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OH HB632

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ritter

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Development2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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