Create the "SHELTER" license plate
HB 658 would create a new "SHELTER" specialty license plate option for Ohio vehicle owners. This plate would be available for purchase as an alternative to standard license plates, adding it to the state's existing specialty plate program under Revised Code section 4503.728. The bill does not specify funding mechanisms or direct beneficiary organizations, focusing solely on establishing the plate design. It is currently in committee review following its introduction on January 27, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christine Cockley
DDemocratic
P
Jodi Salvo
RRepublican
Co
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
Co
Ashley Bryant Bailey
DDemocratic
Co
Darnell Brewer
DDemocratic
Co
David Thomas
RRepublican
Co
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
Co
Jack Daniels
RRepublican
Co
Jennifer Gross
RRepublican
Co
Joe Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Justin Pizzulli
RRepublican
Co
Kellie Deeter
RRepublican
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