The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code and enacts a new section, 2301.551, which requires community-based correctional facilities and programs to assist inmates in obtaining state identification cards prior to their release. This new section mandates that these facilities verify the age and identity of inmates nearing completion of their programs and provide them with the necessary application for a state-issued identification card if they do not already have one. The bill also modifies existing definitions and processes related to identification cards, ensuring that individuals in custody can apply for these cards without incurring fees, thereby facilitating their reintegration into society.

Additionally, the bill proposes changes to the identification card issuance process, including the requirement for veterans' cards to display a military status symbol and provisions for distinguishing cards issued to individuals under twenty-one. It outlines the process for obtaining duplicate or replacement cards, allowing certain individuals, such as disabled veterans and those in correctional facilities, to do so without fees. The bill also ensures compliance with the federal "Real ID Act," establishes penalties for violations, and repeals outdated sections of the Revised Code related to identification cards, aiming to streamline the legal framework and enhance accessibility while adhering to federal standards.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4507.01, 4507.50, 4507.51, 4507.52