Veterans

signed · Ohio · Senate Sep 7, 2026

SB 223: Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members

To amend section 1546.04 of the Revised Code to require the ODNR Chief of the Division of Parks and Watercraft to establish a discount program for veterans and service members for park services and rentals.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates a discount program, which will reduce revenue for the ODNR, thereby limiting state income and affecting fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill explicitly requires a discount program for veterans for park services and rentals, directly providing a benefit to this group.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 244: Designate Abbey Gate Remembrance Day

SB 244 designates August 26th as "Abbey Gate Remembrance Day" in Ohio. This ceremonial bill creates an annual observance without changing laws or affecting specific groups, solely to honor a historical event. It requires no new state action or funding, as it is purely a commemorative designation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransSB 244 designates a remembrance day to honor a historical event involving service members, directly aligning with the 'recognition' aspect of policies affecting veterans.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · Ohio · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 179: Verify veteran status of imprisoned individuals

To amend sections 341.02 and 5901.03 and to enact section 341.43 of the Revised Code to verify the veteran status of imprisoned individuals and individuals facing imprisonment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeVerifying veteran status within the justice system enables tailored support and programs, advancing rehabilitation and addressing specific needs of a population within corrections.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill verifies veteran status for imprisoned individuals, a foundational step to identify and potentially provide specialized services or considerations for these veterans.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

passed · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 339: Allow surviving spouse to retain Purple Heart license plate

To amend section 4503.571 of the Revised Code to allow the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient to retain or obtain the "Purple Heart" specialty license plate.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill amends vehicle registration policy, which is a component of vehicle regulations under the Transportation topic, by allowing surviving spouses to retain specialty plates.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHB 339 expands a form of recognition, the 'Purple Heart' license plate, to include surviving spouses of recipients, directly supporting veteran recognition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · Ohio · House Jun 3, 2026

HCR 7: Support American Legion Buckeye Boys State, Buckeye Girls State

To support and encourage the work of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State and the American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State in providing a premier educational and leadership program to the youth of Ohio.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill explicitly states its purpose is 'To support and encourage the work' of programs providing 'a premier educational and leadership program to the youth of Ohio', directly enhancing student education.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHCR 7 supports programs run by the American Legion, a prominent veteran organization, thereby strengthening its work and indirectly recognizing the veteran community.70% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 372: Enact the Larry Henderson Act

To amend sections 2903.01, 2929.03, and 2929.04 of the Revised Code to enact the Larry Henderson Act to specify that the penalty for aggravated murder for an adult offender is death or life without the possibility of parole if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeHB 372 increases mandatory sentences (death or life without parole) for aggravated murder if the victim is a peace officer, prosecutor, first responder, or military member.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill enhances penalties for crimes against military members, providing increased protection and recognition for those serving, which supports the broader military/veteran community.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 464: Exempt military-certified child care providers from licensure

To amend section 5104.02 of the Revised Code to exempt from licensure family child care providers certified by a branch of the United States armed forces.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill facilitates child care for military families by exempting certified providers from licensure, potentially expanding access to early childhood education/care.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill exempts military-certified child care providers from state licensure, easing regulations for those serving military families, which includes veterans.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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signed · Ohio · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 148: Designate Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.675 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 2 in Lake County as the "Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a State Route, a direct legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates highway in honor of veteran Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers, recognizing his service per topic's recognition focus.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 385: Designate PFC Thomas "Tommy" Pizzino Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.668 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 22 in Harrison County as the "PFC Thomas "Tommy" Pizzino Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill formally designates a portion of a U.S. Route as a memorial highway, directly interacting with and recognizing existing transportation infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of a PFC, directly recognizing a veteran's service and contributing to their public recognition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 500: Designate a school JROTC program as a career-technical ed program

To enact sections 3313.907 and 3317.166 of the Revised Code to designate a JROTC program offered by a school district as a career-technical education program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDesignating JROTC as a career-technical education program likely makes it eligible for specific state funding streams allocated to CTE, impacting state budgets and appropriations.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates JROTC as a career-technical education program (HB 500), formally integrating and enhancing student program offerings within K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignating JROTC as career-technical education strengthens a program closely tied to military service, indirectly supporting the military community and future veterans.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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