The bill, introduced by Representatives Abrams and Ghanbari, seeks to amend section 4501.21 and enact section 4503.937 of the Revised Code to create the "DoItForJack" specialty license plate in Ohio. This initiative is designed to generate contributions for charitable causes, with funds collected from motor vehicle registrants being allocated to organizations focused on cancer research, autism awareness, and educational programs. The bill also emphasizes transparency and accountability in the use of these funds, explicitly prohibiting their use for unrelated activities, such as abortion-related services.

In addition to establishing the "DoItForJack" license plate, the bill outlines the distribution of contributions to various educational institutions and charitable organizations, mandating that funds be used for tuition assistance and mental health services for students. It specifies that any charitable organizations engaged for these services must be tax-exempt 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 these specialty plates, with the latter directed to the public safety - highway purposes fund. Furthermore, it repeals the existing section 4501.21 to streamline the registration process and ensure the effective operation of the new provisions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4501.21