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Theme parks are under fresh scrutiny after a string of ride malfunctions in Ohio, where one of the nation’s biggest amusement destinations has faced repeated breakdowns. Now, a state lawmaker wants to require parks to provide real-time updates when rides go down.

State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) introduced the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act last week. The measure would apply to Cedar Point in Sandusky and Kings Island near Cincinnati — two parks that draw millions of visitors each year from across the country — and mandate that ride closures be posted within minutes on park apps, websites and digital signs.

The push comes after Cedar Point’s new Siren’s Curse coaster stalled multiple times since opening in June, leaving riders stranded more than 150 feet

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