State • Ohio

SB 223: Require ODNR discount program for veterans, service members

Tom PattonIntroduced

SB 223 status: Introduced — Effective 9/7/26 (updated Sep 7, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 25/100

Bill summary

Official

This law requires Ohio state parks to offer discounts to veterans and active-duty military members for things like camping and equipment rentals.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion90%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on conservation efforts

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Increases purchasing power for veteran households

Risks

  • Potential minor revenue reduction for state park system

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Expands recreational accessibility for veterans
  • Acknowledges service via public benefit

Risks

  • Administrative costs to verify veteran status
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential for minor fiscal impact on state park maintenance funding

Limitation

Analysis based on bill abstract only

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective 9/7/26

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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