HB 637: Regards use of recycled asphalt roofing shingles for construction

Ohio · House · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified February 4, 2026

What HB 637 does, verified February 4, 2026

This bill allows individuals to use recycled asphalt roofing shingles in construction projects, provided they do not contain asbestos. The use of these shingles is restricted to non-highway construction projects. The director of environmental protection will adopt rules to administer and enforce this section, including testing the shingles for asbestos content.

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Last action: Referred to committee: Commerce and Labor (2026-02-04)Alert me

Author and sponsors

Rep. Ty MathewsAuthor · Ohio House of Representatives

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Feb. 04, 2026	Referred to committee: Commerce and Labor
Dec. 23, 2025	Introduced

Latest bill textIntroduced version, December 23, 2025 · 206 words

As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

H. B. No. 637

2025-2026

Representative Mathews, T.

To enact section 3710.30 of the Revised Code to allow a person to use recycled asphalt roofing shingles for construction purposes so long as the shingles do not contain asbestos.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 1.

That section 3710.30 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:

Sec. 3710.30.

(A)

Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 3781. or 3791. of the Revised Code or rules adopted under them, a person may use recycled asphalt roofing shingles in any form of roadway construction or any other construction project so long as such shingles do not contain asbestos, asbestos tailings, or asbestos-containing waste material.

(B)

The director of environmental protection shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code to provide for the administration and enforcement of this section, including the testing of recycled asphalt roofing shingles.

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