Specialty license plates supporting "housing and emergency living transitions, empowerment and recovery" could be available at Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) locations across Ohio, according to a bill that was introduced in the state House of Representatives.

On Tuesday, state lawmakers introduced the bipartisan piece of legislation which would offer an additional source of funding for homeless shelters, emergency housing providers and certain nonprofits. If the bill is passed, the "Shelter" license plates would cost drivers $30.00, on top of regular administrative or registration fees at the BMV. 

That $30.00 would go directly into a newly created "Shelter license plate contribution fund" — the money will then be distributed as grant funds for "shelters, emergency housing providers, or nonprofits that help individuals experiencing homelessness," according to the bill. 

"Shelter" license plates will still be required to display county identification stickers, depending on where drivers are registered.

19 state representatives the bill, including Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown).