SB229

Create the Law Enforcement Purple Heart license plate

Chamber Passed·11/5/25

Ohio SB229 creates a special license plate for law enforcement officers awarded the Purple Heart.

Ohio SB229 establishes a special license plate for law enforcement officers who have been awarded the Purple Heart. Recipients can apply for these plates for any vehicle they own or lease. The plates will be inscribed with "LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPLE HEART" and the international symbol of access. The issuance of these plates is contingent on providing evidence of the Purple Heart award and, if applicable, evidence of vehicle alterations. The registration and issuance of these plates are exempt from certain fees and taxes. Unauthorized use of these plates is a misdemeanor.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · Nov 5, 2025
Current
Transportation Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Oct 29, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Transportation 2nd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Oct 22, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Transportation 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Nov 12, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Transportation

Nov 10, 2025

House

Introduced

Nov 5, 2025

Senate

Passed