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OH SB124
Bill
Status
5/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Patton
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AI Summary
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Director of Veterans Services must issue a military transportation card to veterans and active duty military members upon written application and submission of required documentary evidence.
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Card entitles holders to free travel on all publicly owned or operated transportation including bus, rail, paratransit, and demand-responsive services within Ohio.
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Cards issued at no cost to applicants; veterans' cards do not expire while active duty members' cards expire on their scheduled separation date.
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"Veteran" includes persons discharged honorably from armed forces after active duty service and U.S. Merchant Marine members with service-connected disabilities between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946.
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Director of Veterans Services shall adopt rules as necessary to implement the section, including prescribing the documentary evidence required to prove veteran or active duty status.
Legislative Description
To require the Director of Veterans Services, upon application by a person who is a veteran or active duty member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States, to issue to the person a military transportation card that entitles the person to travel on any type of public transportation without charge.
Service members/veterans-free travel on public transportation
Last Action
To Public Safety, Local Government & Veteran Affairs
5/7/2013