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OH SB253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

11/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Hearcel Craig

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates February 20th as "Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day" in Ohio
  • Honors Black soldiers from Ohio who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during the American Civil War
  • Enacts new section 5.213 of the Ohio Revised Code
  • Passed by the Ohio Senate during the 136th General Assembly (2025-2026 session)
  • Sponsored by Senators Craig and Reynolds with bipartisan support from 21 cosponsors

Legislative Description

Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day

Special Designations

Last Action

Referred to committee: Veterans and Military Development

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Development2/4/2026
Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety10/1/2025

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