H.B. No. 2025-2026 seeks to amend section 4501.21 and enact section 4503.937 of the Revised Code to introduce the "DoItForJack" specialty license plate in Ohio. This legislation establishes a new license plate contribution fund within the state treasury, which will collect contributions from motor vehicle registrants for the issuance of these specialty plates. The funds raised will be allocated to various organizations and causes, particularly those focused on health, education, and community support, including cancer research and autism awareness. The bill also mandates that contributions must be used for specific purposes, ensuring that they directly benefit the intended causes.

Additionally, the bill outlines the distribution of contributions received by the registrar to designated educational institutions and charitable organizations, emphasizing that these funds cannot be used for political purposes or to pay salaries of district employees. It specifies that any charitable organizations hired to provide services must be exempt from federal income taxation under subsection 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The bill also includes provisions for the collection of a twenty-dollar contribution and a ten-dollar administrative fee for the issuance of the "DoItForJack" license plates, with the latter directed to the public safety - highway purposes fund. Overall, this legislation aims to enhance community support and funding for educational and charitable initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.21