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Ohio creates specialty United States Military Academy West Point license plate

Original title: Create United States Military Academy West Point license plate

Last action · September 2, 2026: IntroducedSponsors: Tracy Richardson and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio establishes a new 'United States Military Academy West Point' requiring a $25 contribution fee and a $10 administrative fee upon vehicle registration.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners choosing the new specialty plate pay additional fees that support cadet-related events and local outreach programs organized by the West Point Society of Central Ohio.

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

Motor vehicle registrants

Vehicle owners may choose to apply for the West Point specialty plate, incurring an additional $25 contribution and $10 administrative fee.

Directly affected

West Point Society of Central Ohio, Inc.

The organization receives contributions from the license plate fund to sponsor cadets and support local academy-related events.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much extra does the West Point license plate cost?
Applicants must pay the regular license tax, applicable local motor vehicle taxes, any reserved plate fees, a $10 administrative fee, and a $25 contribution fee.
Where do the specialty contribution funds go?
The $25 contribution is deposited into the state license plate contribution fund and subsequently paid to the West Point Society of Central Ohio, Inc.

What else do you want to know?

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Sep 2, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

West Point Society of Central Ohio, Inc.
OrganizationWest Point Society of Central Ohio, Inc.“Receives contributions from the license plate fund to support cadets.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.legislature.ohio.gov

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