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SB 223OHIOSession 136State BillSigned into law

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Ohio requires a 25% discount on state park services and rentals for veterans and service members

Original title: Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members

Last action · September 7, 2026: EffectiveSponsors: Thomas Patton and 29 others

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What This Bill Does

Ohio law now requires the Chief of the Division of Parks and Watercraft to establish a 25% discount program on all park services and rentals for veterans and service members who present valid documentation. The discount applies to services and rentals but excludes merchandise purchases.

Why it matters

Military veterans and active service members qualify for reduced costs on state park rentals and recreational services across Ohio upon presenting approved identification.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

veterans

Veterans are eligible to receive a 25 percent discount on all state park services and rentals upon presenting valid documentation.

Directly affected

service members

Service members qualify for a 25 percent discount on state park services and rentals by showing a valid form of documentation.

Directly affected

Division of Parks and Watercraft

The division is required to adopt rules establishing and administering the discount program for veterans and service members.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the new 25% state park discount?

Veterans and service members who present a valid form of documentation are eligible for the discount.

Does the discount apply to merchandise purchased at state parks?

No, the discount explicitly excludes the purchase of merchandise.

What documents are accepted to prove eligibility?

Accepted documents include an Ohio veterans identification card, a Department of Defense , a DoD uniformed services identification and privilege card, a DoD next generation USID card, a military national parks pass, or a veteran health identification card.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

11 actions

Sep 7, 2026Enrolled
Effective
Jun 8, 2026Enrolled
Signed By The Governor
Jun 2, 2026Enrolled
Sent To The Governor
May 20, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported (Natural Resources)
May 20, 2026HouseFloor
Passed
Oct 29, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Natural Resources

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Oct 28, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced
Oct 22, 2025SenateFloor
Passed
Oct 21, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported - Amended (Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety)
Jun 18, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Jun 17, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced

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sb223_04_PH As Passed by the House 136th sb223_05_EN (136th General Assembly Regular Session Am. S. B. No. 223 2025-2026 Senator Patton Cosponsors: Senators Johnson, Antonio, Blackshear, Brenner, Chavez, Cirino, Craig, DeMora, Gavarone, Hicks-Hudson, Ingram, Landis, Lang, Liston, O'Brien, Reineke, Roegner, Romanchuk, Schaffer, Smith, Timken, Weinstein, Wilson Representatives Robb Blasdel, Fischer, Rogers, Hiner, Mathews, T., McNally, Abdullahi, Abrams, Baker, Bird, Brennan, Brent, Brewer, Brownlee, Bryant Bailey, Click, Cockley, Daniels, Deeter, Dovilla, Ghanbari, Glassburn, Grim, Hall, D., Hall, T., Hoops, Jarrells, John, Johnson, Kishman, Klopfenstein, LaRe, Lawson-Rowe, Lear, Lett, Lorenz, Manning, Mathews, A., Miller, J., Miller, K., Miller, M., Odioso, Peterson, Piccolantonio, Plummer, Richardson, Roemer, Russo, Salvo, Santucci, Schmidt, Sigrist, Sims, Somani, Stewart, Swearingen, Sweeney, Synenberg, Thomas, C., Tims, Troy, White, A., White, E., Williams, Willis, Young Assembly) (Amended Senate Bill Number 223) AN ACT To amend section 1546.04 of the Revised Code to require the ODNR Chief of the Division of Parks and Watercraft to establish a discount program for veterans and service members for park services and rentals. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio: Section 1. That section 1546.04 of the Revised Code be amended to read as follows: Sec. 1546.04. (A) Except as provided in this section, […] in a state park or for admission to a state park. Section 2. That existing section 1546.04 of the Revised Code is hereby repealed.Speaker ___________________ of the House of Representatives. President ___________________ of the Senate. Passed ________________________, 20____ Approved ________________________, 20____ Governor. The section numbering of law of a general and permanent nature is complete and in conformity with the Revised Code. Director, Legislative Service Commission. Filed in the office of the Secretary of State at Columbus, Ohio, on the ____ day of ___________, A. D. 20____. Secretary of State. File No. _________ Effective Date ___________________

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