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Ohio Rep. Craig says House Bill 132 would strengthen move-over protections after fatal crash
Summary
Rep. Meredith Craig described House Bill 132, named for Philip Wigle, as an effort to strengthen Ohio's move-over law after Wigle was killed while serving at a crash scene; she said the bill came from constituents and is intended to protect first responders.
State Rep. Meredith Craig described House Bill 132 as a constituent-driven effort to bolster Ohio's move-over law following a fatal roadside crash.
"House Bill 132, which we're naming after Philip Wigle, was tragically struck and killed when he was serving as a fire lieutenant um at a crash scene off 71," Craig said, recounting the origin of the legislation and her work with the victim's parents. She said the bill, drafted with input from the family, aims to strengthen protections for first responders and emergency roadside workers.
Craig said the bill was prompted directly by constituents (Mike and Kathy Wigle) and emphasized the everyday safety concerns that motivated the proposal. She did not present precise statutory language or specify the committee schedule for the bill during the interview.
The proposal joins Craig's other priorities this session; she said she plans to coordinate with Senate members to move priority bills forward. The transcript does not record a legislative vote or adoption of the measure.
