The bill amends the Revised Code to allow for the designation of a driver's license and state identification card to indicate that the holder is a Gold Star Family member, defined as an immediate family member of a person who died in a combat zone while serving in the armed forces of the United States. It introduces new language to clarify this definition and establishes a process for applicants to indicate their Gold Star Family status on their driver's licenses and identification cards. The bill includes provisions for a gold star family symbol, which features a folded military burial flag with golden stars and the words "Gold Star Family," to be included on these documents.

Additionally, the bill modifies the current law regarding the issuance and management of identification cards by the registrar of motor vehicles, allowing for the inclusion of the gold star family symbol on identification cards, contingent upon the presentation of necessary documentation. It outlines processes for applying for duplicates, reprints, or replacements of identification cards, including fee exemptions for certain individuals like disabled veterans. The bill also emphasizes that possession of an identification card is not required to access benefits or services and ensures compliance with federal regulations under the "Real ID Act." It repeals existing sections of the Revised Code related to identification cards to streamline the legal framework governing their issuance and management.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4507.01, 4507.06, 4507.13, 4507.51, 4507.52