HB472

Waive ID, birth certificate fees for homeless individuals

Final Passage·6/10/26

Waive fees for identification cards and birth certificates for homeless individuals in Ohio.

This bill amends Ohio law to waive fees for identification cards and birth certificates for individuals experiencing homelessness. It defines "individual experiencing homelessness" as someone lacking a fixed residence or using temporary shelters. The bill allows certain professionals to verify an individual's homeless status to qualify for fee waivers. It also specifies that no fees should be charged for identification cards or birth certificates to those verified as homeless.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 5–2 · Jun 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
14
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

60 Yea

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34 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 10

11:00 AM

Senate General Government 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Jun 9

2:00 PM

Senate General Government (Cont.) 2nd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Jun 12

Sent To The Governor

Jun 10

House

Concurred in Senate amendments

Jun 10

House

The question being, Shall the amendments be concurred in?