House Bill 1034 would also establish statewide rules for driverless cars across Ohio, a state where the technology is already being tested on public roads.
Holmes said Ohio should put operational protections and a regulatory framework in place before driverless cars become more common and demand for them grows.
He described House Bill 1034 as a preparation-type bill, and as of the station's report, it had not yet received a vote.
He added that Ohio winter conditions may pose a problem for driverless cars, and said he understands the concerns people have.
Cleveland Residents Split on Riding Driverless Cleveland residents interviewed for the Cleveland 19 News story had mixed reactions.