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State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) introduced the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act, requiring live updates on ride closures at Ohio amusement parks.

Cedar Point’s new Siren’s Curse coaster has stalled at least five times since June, with riders forced to evacuate from 160 feet in the air.

The proposal comes after a season of breakdowns at both Cedar Point and Kings Island, raising questions about transparency at large theme parks.

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 R

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