Headlines 25 September 2026

Representative Bird applauds federal action to prohibit illegal aliens’ access to 'drive-only' licenses

COLUMBUS – State Representative Adam Bird (R-New Richmond) this week applauded U.S. Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted on their federal legislation, the Red Light Act, which would prohibit illegal aliens’ access to “drive-only” licenses. Rep. Bird has championed a similar effort in the Ohio Legislature, House Bill 722 – legislation that would prohibit a person without legal presence from driving in Ohio.

“After an Ohioan from Northwest Ohio was killed by an illegal alien who the state of California had issued a driver’s license, the state legislature should immediately consider my H.B. 722, which was introduced in March of 2026,” said Bird. “Driving in Ohio is a privilege reserved for citizens who speak and read English and can pass the BMV test. Ohio should never recognize a driver's license issued to an illegal alien.”

House Bill 722 aims to address nonresidents who are unlawfully present in the United States and shall not operate any motor vehicle upon any highway in this state, regardless of whether they are permitted to drive on highways in another state or hold a valid driver's license issued by that state.

House Bill 722 awaits further consideration in the House Public Safety Committee.

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