OhioSB 52136th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

Designate Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

14 provisions identified: 12 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Plate donations help families facing illness

The registrar sends Pediatric Cancer Awareness plate contributions to Littlest Heroes, Inc. The organization uses the money for financial support to families facing pediatric cancer or other childhood illnesses. The law does not set individual eligibility rules or support amounts.

Donation fund supports veterans' children scholarships

The law creates a state donation fund for scholarships for war orphans and children of severely disabled veterans. It receives designated gifts, grants, bequests, contributions, and investment earnings, including contributions from 1905 Wright Flyer III plates. Money supports the existing scholarship program and its grants. The law sets no funding amount and does not change scholarship eligibility or award amounts.

Ironton donations fund scholarships and athletics

Each year, Ironton City School District distributes its plate contributions among graduating Ironton High School seniors and athletics. Normally, the highest- and second-highest-GPA seniors each receive a one-time scholarship funded by 35% of contributions. If the highest GPA is tied, those seniors share 70%; if second place is tied, those seniors share 35%. Athletics always receives 30%, which cannot pay salaries. Scholarship payments go directly to the educational institutions the students will attend.

Motorcycle plates support riding organizations

Blue Knights plate contributions go to the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club to further its mission. American Motorcyclist Association plate contributions go to that association. It must use the money to promote motorcycling and protect its future.

Plate donations help restore Beaver Creek

The registrar sends Beaver Creek Wetlands plate contributions to the Beaver Creek Wetlands Association. The association must use them for conservation, habitat care, education, and preservation and restoration of the wetlands and watershed. No total funding amount is specified.

Plate donations support history and arts

The registrar sends Ohio Ancient Order of Hibernians plate contributions to the organization's Ohio State Board. The board must use the money to preserve history and promote Irish culture. The law also directs designated plate contributions to the King Arts Complex to further its mission.

Plate donations support Jack Quehl Foundation

The registrar sends DoItForJack plate contributions to the Jack Quehl Foundation. The foundation must use the money to support its activities. The provision does not set a total funding amount or identify specific household benefits.

Plate donations support Land of Grant

The registrar sends Land of U.S. Grant plate contributions to the organization of the same name. The organization uses the money to further its mission. The supplied provision does not describe specific activities or set a total funding amount.

Plate donations support LifeTown programs

The registrar sends Lifetown plate contributions to LifeTown, Incorporated. LifeTown must use the money for its programs and activities. No total funding amount is specified.

Sports plates fund Ohio community programs

Toledo Mud Hens contributions fund Helping Hens, while Dayton Dragons contributions fund the team's foundation program. Chillicothe Paints contributions go to Paints Sports and Entertainment, LLC, to support southern Ohio schools and nonprofit groups. Play Golf Ohio contributions are split equally between the Northern Ohio PGA and Southern Ohio PGA golf foundations. Each foundation must use its half to promote golf in Ohio.

Plate donations support suicide prevention services

The registrar sends Save22 plate contributions to Save22. The organization must use the money for suicide prevention and mental health services. The law does not set a total funding amount or individual service eligibility rules.

Plate donations support science and tutoring

The registrar sends COSI plate contributions to the Franklin County Historical Society to support COSI and its programs. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School plate contributions go to the school's alumni association in Dayton. The association must use the money for college preparation courses and tutoring. No total funding amount is specified.

Drivers pay extra for specialty plates

These specialty plates carry a $10 administrative fee each time you apply or renew, plus regular vehicle taxes and fees. Required contributions are $10 for Toledo Mud Hens, Ohio Ancient Order of Hibernians, Blue Knights, Chillicothe Paints, and Pediatric Cancer Awareness. Contributions are $15 for Lifetown and American Motorcyclist Association; $20 for DoItForJack and Land of U.S. Grant; and $22 for Save22. Contributions are $25 for 1905 Wright Flyer III, Play Golf Ohio, COSI, Dayton Dragons, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, and Beaver Creek Wetlands. Ironton Fighting Tigers requires $30. Including the administrative fee, these required extras total $20 to $40 per application or renewal. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. plates require only the $10 administrative fee; donations are optional, and choosing zero cannot cause rejection. Vehicle owners or lessees must meet registration requirements; eligible vehicle types vary, with motorcycles or trailers allowed for some programs. Any applicable reserved-plate fee is also extra.

Award plates offer savings with safeguards

Recipients of the National Association of Chiefs of Police's law enforcement Purple Heart can get plates for eligible owned or leased vehicles. Applicants must prove the award; adding an access symbol requires separate disability and vehicle-alteration evidence. Plates and stickers carry no specified state registration or service fees or local vehicle tax; reserved plates cost 75% of the additional fee. Willfully false eligibility claims and knowingly owning an ineligible vehicle bearing these plates are fourth-degree misdemeanors. After the registered owner dies and ownership transfers, the registrar must replace the plates with non-law-enforcement Purple Heart plates and update registration.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Tim Schaffer
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Al Landis
Republican • Senate
Andrew O. Brenner
Republican • Senate
Bernard Willis
Republican • House
Bill Reineke
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
Jack K. Daniels
Republican • House
Jane M. Timken
Republican • Senate
Jerry C. Cirino
Republican • Senate
Kent Smith
Democratic • Senate
Kristina D. Roegner
Republican • Senate
Kyle Koehler
Republican • Senate
Mark Romanchuk
Republican • Senate
Nickie J. Antonio
Democratic • Senate
Sandra O'Brien
Republican • Senate
Shane Wilkin
Republican • Senate
Stephen A. Huffman
Republican • Senate
Steve Wilson
Republican • Senate
Terry Johnson
Republican • Senate
Theresa Gavarone
Republican • Senate
Thomas F. Patton
Republican • Senate
William P. DeMora
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 181 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

Concurred in House amendments

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 6/9/2026

Transportation: Reported

Yes: 13 • No: 0