Allow driver's license or ID card to show Gold Star Family status

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 licensing statutes so that a Gold Star Family symbol can be printed on a driver’s license or state identification card. Eligible family members of service members who died in combat may request the symbol and must provide any documentation the registrar requires. The measure is currently referred to committee.

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Hearings

• House Veterans and Military Development: H. B. No. 632, H. B. No. 785
  House Veterans and Military Development · Nov 10, 2026
• House Veterans and Military Development: H. B. No. 452, S. B. No. 253, H. C. R. No. 42, H. B. No. 632, H. B. No. 785
  House Veterans and Military Development · Jun 2, 2026
• House Veterans and Military Development: S. B. No. 179, H. B. No. 632, H. B. No. 785, H. B. No. 823
  House Veterans and Military Development · May 20, 2026
• House Veterans and Military Development: H. B. No. 632, S. B. No. 179, H. B. No. 452
  House Veterans and Military Development · Mar 18, 2026

History

1. Feb 4, 2026Referred to committee
2. Dec 17, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Kevin Ritter · sponsor

Bill text

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