Ohio House Passes Reps. Klopfenstein, Fowler Arthur Bill to Modernize Amusement Ride Inspection Fees

COLUMBUS - State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 433, legislation to modernize the state's amusement ride inspection fee structure.

"This legislation isn't about raising fees," said Rep. Klopfenstein. "It's about making sure every operator pays their appropriate share so that Ohio's amusement ride safety program can continue to operate effectively and efficiently."

Under current law, all amusement rides, regardless of size, complexity, or inspection time, are charged the same permit fee. As a result, small operators of inflatables and portable rides have been subsidizing the cost of inspecting larger, more complex attractions such as roller coasters and major amusement park rides. House Bill 433 establishes a new fee structure that more accurately reflects the time and cost required to inspect each ride type, ensuring a fair and sustainable system for both regulators and operators.

House Bill 433 now moves to the Ohio Senate for consideration.