The bill amends section 4501.21 and enacts section 4503.589 of the Revised Code to introduce the "Ohio NAACP" specialty license plate for motor vehicle registrants in Ohio. It establishes a license plate contribution fund to collect and distribute contributions made for specialty plates, with the registrar of motor vehicles responsible for managing these funds. The bill also outlines the allocation of contributions to various organizations focused on health, education, and community support, ensuring that funds are used for their intended charitable purposes.

In addition to the Ohio NAACP license plate, the bill creates a special bank account for the Ohio chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Inc., dedicated to wetland and wildlife habitat management. It mandates the registrar to notify the chapter annually about the account details and specifies contributions to various organizations for specific purposes, such as watershed restoration and wildlife preservation. The bill emphasizes the importance of supporting educational initiatives and community welfare, with provisions ensuring that contributions are not used for political purposes and are directed towards mental health services and tuition assistance in certain schools. The application process for the Ohio NAACP license plates includes fees and compliance requirements, while the existing section 4501.21 is repealed to harmonize the amendments.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.21
As Reported By Senate Committee: 4501.21
As Passed By Senate: 4501.21