H.B. No. 397 Summary

• Creates an "I Stand with Israel" license plate that vehicle owners may apply for through the Ohio registrar of motor vehicles.

• Applicants must pay a $20 contribution per registration and renewal, plus a $10 administrative fee, in addition to regular license taxes and fees.

• The $20 contribution is deposited into the license plate contribution fund and directed to the friends of united Hatzalah of Israel to support emergency medical first response services in Israel.

• Plate design includes identifying words or markings approved by the registrar and designed by the friends of united Hatzalah of Israel, along with county identification stickers.

• Amends section 4501.21 of the Revised Code to add section 4503.97, which establishes the registration and contribution requirements for this specialty plate.