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OH HB632
Bill
Status
12/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Ritter
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AI Summary
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Allows Ohio driver's licenses and state identification cards to display a "Gold Star Family" symbol for immediate family members of service members who died in a combat zone while serving in any branch of the U.S. armed forces
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Defines the Gold Star Family symbol as a folded military burial flag with golden stars and the words "Gold Star Family" in a size and placement determined by the registrar of motor vehicles
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Requires applicants to indicate on their application whether they are a Gold Star Family member and whether they wish to have the designation displayed on their license or ID card
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Authorizes the registrar of motor vehicles to establish by rule what documentation applicants must present to verify their eligibility for the Gold Star Family designation
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Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 4507.01, 4507.06, 4507.13, 4507.51, and 4507.52 to implement the new designation option
Legislative Description
Allow driver's license or ID card to show Gold Star Family status
Military and Veterans
Last Action
Referred to committee: Veterans and Military Development
2/4/2026