OH SB18

Bill

OH SB18

Designate Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day

Introduced
01/22/2025

In Committee
02/18/2026

Crossed Over
05/28/2025

Passed
02/25/2026

Dead

Introduced Session

136th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A BILL To enact section 5.2540 of the Revised Code to designate February 14 as "Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day."

AI Summary

This bill proposes to add a new section to the Ohio Revised Code, specifically section 5.2540, to officially designate February 14th as "Cardiovascular Health Awareness Day." This designation aims to raise public awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health, which refers to the health of the heart and blood vessels. By establishing this day, the bill seeks to encourage education and attention towards preventing and managing heart-related diseases.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (24)

Hearcel Craig (D)*, Michele Reynolds (R)*, Nickie Antonio (D), Willis Blackshear (D), Andrew Brenner (R), Jerry Cirino (R), Bill DeMora (D), Theresa Gavarone (R), Paula Hicks-Hudson (D), Steve Huffman (R), Catherine Ingram (D), Terry Johnson (R), Al Landis (R), Beth Liston (D), Thomas Patton (R), Bill Reineke (R), Kristina Roegner (R), Mark Romanchuk (R), Tim Schaffer (R), Kent Smith (D), Jane Timken (R), Casey Weinstein (D), Shane Wilkin (R), Steve Wilson (R),

Last Action

Passed (on 02/25/2026)

Official Document

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb18

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb18
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb18/04_PH/pdf/
Synopsis of Committee Amendments	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27177
Analysis - As Reported By House Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27154
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb18/03_RH/pdf/
Fiscal Note - As Reported By House Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27123
Fiscal Note - As Passed By Senate	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25459
Analysis - As Passed By Senate	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25444
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb18/01_RS/pdf/
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb18/02_PS/pdf/
Fiscal Note - As Reported By Senate Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25430
Analysis - As Reported By Senate Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25434
Fiscal Note - As Introduced	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=24815
Analysis - As Introduced	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=24505
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb18/00_IN/pdf/

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