To enact section 5534.971 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of Interstate 275 in Hamilton County as the "Deputy Larry Henderson Memorial Highway."
Summary
HB471 would create a new section of the Ohio Revised Code to designate a specific one-mile stretch of Interstate 275 in Hamilton County as the "Deputy Larry Henderson Memorial Highway." The named segment runs between mile markers 68.5 and 69.5 in both directions. The bill also authorizes the Director of Transportation to place appropriate markers along the highway to identify the memorial designation.
This is a commemorative roadway naming bill rather than a regulatory or fiscal measure. It does not change traffic rules, highway ownership, or funding formulas; instead, it adds a memorial name to an existing portion of state highway law and allows ODOT to install signage recognizing Deputy Larry Henderson.
Impact
HB471 would amend the Revised Code by adding section 5534.971, expanding Ohio’s list of memorial highway designations. Its practical effect is limited to the naming of a portion of Interstate 275 in Hamilton County and the possible installation of roadside markers by the Department of Transportation. The bill affects state transportation law and ODOT administrative duties, but it does not impose new obligations on motorists, local governments, or private parties beyond the symbolic highway designation.
Sentiment
The available voting history shows strong bipartisan support and no recorded opposition. The bill received favorable passage in the House Transportation Committee by a 12-0 vote and then passed the full House unanimously, 91-0. With no committee transcript available, the overall sentiment appears respectful and noncontroversial, consistent with a memorial naming measure honoring an individual.
Contention
No notable substantive contention is reflected in the available materials. Because the bill is a memorial highway designation, any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of honoring Deputy Larry Henderson and the specific location chosen for the sign, but the recorded votes suggest no disagreement on those points. The absence of recorded debate or dissent indicates the measure was treated as a routine commemorative bill.
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