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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio HB 526 requires orange International Symbol of Access windshield placards for non-apparent disabilities
Last action · October 22, 2025: Referred to TransportationSponsors: Sharon A. Ray and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio House Bill 526 requires the issuance of orange s imprinted with a white for individuals with disabilities that limit or impair the ability to walk when those disabilities are not readily apparent to others. The measure amends section 4503.44 of the Revised Code and maintains application and documentation requirements for standard, temporary, and permanent accessible parking placards.
Qualifying individuals whose mobility impairments are not immediately obvious gain the option to request a distinct orange placard to prevent misunderstandings when utilizing designated accessible parking spaces.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Persons with a disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk
Individuals with qualifying mobility impairments gain the option to request an orange windshield placard for non-apparent conditions and must adhere to application, renewal, and surrender rules.
Health care providers
Physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, optometrists, and chiropractors provide signed statements and prescriptions certifying applicant disabilities and expected durations.
Active-duty military members and veterans
Eligible service members and veterans with service-connected mobility disabilities may receive temporary or permanent removable windshield placards without paying service fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the new orange windshield placard?
Is an individual required to obtain the new orange placard if they already have an accessible parking placard?
What penalty applies if someone violates the rules regarding accessible parking placards?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Oct 22, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Transportation
- Oct 15, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced
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Introduction of Distinctive Color Coding for Non-Apparent Disabilities
The legislation creates a specific visual identifier (an orange placard) to distinguish mobility disabilities that are not readily apparent, addressing potential conflicts in accessible parking spaces.
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www.legislature.ohio.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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