Ohio Senate passes SB 228 to create the Lifetown specialty license plate

Original title: Create the Lifetown license plate

Last action · February 18, 2026: Referred to TransportationSponsors: Hearcel Craig and 11 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio Senate Bill 228 establishes a new 'Lifetown' , requiring motorists to pay a $15 contribution and a $10 administrative fee upon application or renewal. The collected contributions are channeled through the state directly to Lifetown, Incorporated, to support its programs and activities.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners choosing the new specialty plate pay an extra $25 total in fees and contributions, directing funds straight to a specific nonprofit organization rather than general state revenues.

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.

Directly affected

Lifetown, Incorporated

Receives financial contributions collected from motorists purchasing the specialty license plate to fund its programs and activities.

Directly affected

Motor vehicle owners

Given the option to purchase the specialty plate by paying an additional $15 contribution and $10 administrative fee.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much extra does the Lifetown license plate cost?

In addition to regular license taxes and standard registration fees, applicants must pay a $15 contribution and a $10 administrative fee.

Where do the extra funds collected from the plate go?

The $15 contribution goes to Lifetown, Incorporated, while the $10 administrative fee goes to the public safety - highway purposes fund.

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Procedural history

6 actions

Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Transportation
Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced
Feb 11, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported (Transportation)
Feb 11, 2026SenateFloor
Passed
Oct 1, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Transportation
Jul 1, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced

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Comparing As Reported by the Senate Transportation Committee → As Passed by the Senate

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sb228_01_RS sb228_02_PS As Reported Passed by the Senate Transportation Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. B. No. 228 2025-2026 Senator Craig Cosponsors: Senators Romanchuk, Brenner Brenner, Antonio, Cirino, DeMora, Gavarone, Patton, Reineke, Reynolds, Roegner, Timken To amend section 4501.21 and to enact section 4503.537 of the Revised Code to create the "Lifetown" license plate. BE IT ENACTED BY THE […]

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