OhioSB 223136th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members

Sponsored By: Thomas F. Patton (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Environment and Natural ResourcesMilitary and VeteransState and Local GovernmentState Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Veterans get 25% off Ohio park services

The law requires Ohio's parks agency to establish a 25% discount on all state park services and rentals, excluding merchandise. You must meet Ohio's definition of veteran or service member and show accepted proof in the agency's required manner. Accepted IDs include an Ohio veterans identification card or a Department of Defense common access card. A military DD Form 1173 card or next generation USID card also qualifies. Other accepted proof includes a military annual or lifetime federal recreation pass or a Veterans Affairs veteran health identification card.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Thomas F. Patton

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Al Landis

    Republican • Senate

  • Andrew O. Brenner

    Republican • Senate

  • Beth Liston

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bill Reineke

    Republican • Senate

  • Brian M. Chavez

    Republican • Senate

  • Casey Weinstein

    Democratic • Senate

  • Catherine D. Ingram

    Democratic • Senate

  • Elgin Rogers, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • George F. Lang

    Republican • Senate

  • Hearcel F. Craig

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jane M. Timken

    Republican • Senate

  • Jerry C. Cirino

    Republican • Senate

  • Kent Smith

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kristina D. Roegner

    Republican • Senate

  • Lauren McNally

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Hiner

    Republican • House

  • Mark Romanchuk

    Republican • Senate

  • Monica Robb Blasdel

    Republican • House

  • Nickie J. Antonio

    Democratic • Senate

  • Paula Hicks-Hudson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sandra O'Brien

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Terry Johnson

    Republican • Senate

  • Tex Fischer

    Republican • House

  • Theresa Gavarone

    Republican • Senate

  • Tim Schaffer

    Republican • Senate

  • Ty D. Mathews

    Republican • House

  • William P. DeMora

    Democratic • Senate

  • Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 148 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2026

Passed

Yes: 97 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2026

Natural Resources: Reported

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • 10/22/2025

Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 10/21/2025

Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety: Reported

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/8/2026Governor
  2. Sent to Governor

    6/2/2026Governor
  3. Passed

    5/20/2026House
  4. Reported

    5/20/2026House
  5. Refer to Committee

    10/29/2025House
  6. Introduced

    10/27/2025House
  7. Passed

    10/22/2025Senate
  8. Reported

    10/21/2025Senate
  9. Refer to Committee

    6/18/2025Senate
  10. Introduced

    6/17/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • As Enrolled

    6/8/2026

  • As Introduced

  • As Passed by the House

  • As Passed by the Senate

  • As Reported by the House Natural Resources Committee

  • As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee

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