The bill proposes the enactment of section 4503.472 of the Revised Code to establish the "Law Enforcement Purple Heart" license plate in Ohio. This new provision allows individuals who have been awarded the law enforcement purple heart to apply for special registration of various types of vehicles, including passenger cars and motorcycles. Applicants must provide documentary evidence of their award and may also request to display the international symbol of access if they are eligible. The license plates will feature the inscription "LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPLE HEART" and will be issued without any registration or service fees, although applicants must comply with other applicable registration laws.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent fraudulent representation of the law enforcement purple heart award. It stipulates that only recipients of the award may obtain these special license plates, and violations of this rule will be classified as a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Furthermore, in the event of the owner's death, the law enforcement purple heart license plates must be replaced with standard plates upon transfer of the vehicle ownership.