Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Bill Requiring Amusement Parks to Post Real-Time Ride Updates

Proposed Ohio bill would require Cedar Point, other amusement parks to give real-time ride updates

An Ohio lawmaker has introduced the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act, which would require Ohio amusement parks to provide real-time updates on ride availability.

Ohio could mandate Cedar Point tell you when rides go down

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Nothing kills the excitement of a day at Cedar Point faster than finding out your must-ride coaster isn’t running.

After Cedar Point coaster breakdowns, Ohio legislator pushes for change. See the proposal

An Ohio lawmaker is pushing for change after several high-profile roller coaster malfunctions at Cedar Point. Here's what he's proposing.

Is that ride closed? New Ohio bill would require amusement parks to offer status updates

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) -- A local state representative has introduced a bill that takes the guess work out of wondering which rides are open at amusement parks across Ohio. This week, State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) announced the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act, which would require permanent places like Kings Island and Cedar Point to update their websites and on-site signage when a ride is not running. HalloWeekends return t…

Ohio lawmaker proposes bill requiring amusement parks to post real-time ride updates

The proposal by state Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan would mandate amusement parks update ride status on-site and online within five minutes of a closure or reopening.

The Frustration Ends: New Law Requires Theme Parks to Report Ride Down Times to Guests Within Five Minutes

Overview of the Proposed Legislation The Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act, introduced in Ohio, aims to revolutionize the theme park industry by requiring operators to provide real-time updates on ride downtimes. State Representative Sean Patrick Brennan proposed this legislation to enhance transparency within theme parks. It mandates explicitly that downtime information be communicated to guests within five minutes of a ride ceasing operat…