Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license plate

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends Ohio law so that the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart awardee, if they have not remarried, may retain the special "Purple Heart" license plate or apply for a new one. It outlines the application process, fee treatment, and prohibits false claims of eligibility. This lets widows or widowers continue to display the honor on their vehicle.

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Hearings

• House Transportation: H. B. No. 463, H. B. No. 339, H. B. No. 425, H. B. No. 333, H. B. No. 604, H. B. No. 678, Sub. S. B. No. 16, H. B. No. 773, H. B. No. 776, H. B. No. 814
  House Transportation · May 19, 2026
• House Transportation: H. B. No. 378, H. B. No. 604, H. B. No. 333, H. B. No. 425, H. B. No. 339, H. B. No. 618, H. B. No. 731
  House Transportation · Mar 10, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Introduced
2. Jun 3, 2026Passed
3. May 20, 2026Reported
4. Jun 11, 2025Referred to committee
5. Jun 10, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Jim Hoops (R) · sponsor
• Andrea White
• C. Allison Russo
• Cindy Abrams
• Dontavius L. Jarrells
• Elgin Rogers, Jr.
• Gary Click
• James M. Hoops
• Jason Stephens
• Jennifer Gross
• Johnathan Newman
• Josh Williams
• Kellie Deeter
• Mark Johnson
• Mark Sigrist
• Matthew Kishman
• Mike Odioso
• Sean P. Brennan

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