The bill amends sections 4501.21 and 4503.733 of the Revised Code and enacts section 5534.90 to designate the bridge spanning the Grand River in Lake County as the "Specialist Jacob A. Ashton Memorial Bridge," honoring Specialist Jacob A. Ashton for his service. Additionally, it introduces new language regarding the issuance of "Breakthrough T1D" license plates, replacing the previous "juvenile diabetes research foundation" designation. The registrar will collect a $25 contribution for each application for these plates, which will be directed to the license plate contribution fund. The bill also repeals existing sections 4501.21 and 4503.733 as part of this legislative update.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the distribution of contributions collected from specialty license plates by the registrar of motor vehicles, specifying that these funds will support various organizations and initiatives, including educational programs, mental health services, and community welfare. It mandates that educational institutions allocate fifty percent of the contributions towards tuition assistance and the remaining fifty percent for services promoting students' mental and emotional well-being. The bill emphasizes that contributions cannot be used for political purposes and ensures that any charitable organizations providing services are tax-exempt under subsection 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Statutes affected:
As Reported By Senate Committee: 4501.21, 4503.733
As Passed By Senate: 4501.21, 4503.733
As Enrolled: 4501.21, 4503.733