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Bill To Make Amusement Rides Safer Is Signed Into Law

Gov. DeWine signs the bill into law
Dan Konik
Gov. DeWine signs the bill into law

Gov. Mike DeWine has signed into law a bill that strengthens rules for amusement rides in Ohio. 

The new law is named after 18-year-old Tyler Jarrell, who was killed in a ride malfunction at the Ohio State Fair in 2017. Seven other people were hurt. 

Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda says the new law codifies a more extensive inspection process.

“The bill also includes provisions such as the requirement to photograph every major repair that the ride has made. It also requires that a professional engineer be a part of the ride advisory board going forward," Pelanda says.

The new law also applies to all rides at events and amusement parks statewide.  

(NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect that Tyler Jarrell died in 2017.)

Contact Jo Ingles at jingles@statehousenews.org.
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