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Introduced
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 125.03 of the Revised Code to prohibit the state or a political subdivision from purchasing a United States or Ohio flag that was not made in the United States.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to add a new section to Ohio's Revised Code that prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from using public funds to purchase United States or Ohio flags that are manufactured outside of the United States. The bill defines a "state agency" as any organized government entity established by state law, and a "political subdivision" as a local government body like a county, township, or municipal corporation. Under this proposed legislation, any government entity within Ohio would be forbidden from spending taxpayer money on flags made in foreign countries, effectively requiring all flags purchased by government bodies to be manufactured domestically. The purpose appears to be supporting American manufacturing and ensuring that official flags representing the United States and Ohio are produced within the country.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Ty Mathews (R)*,
Bernie Willis (R)*,
Gary Click (R),
Jack Daniels (R),
Steve Demetriou (R),
Tex Fischer (R),
Thomas Hall (R),
Jim Hoops (R),
Mark Johnson (R),
Angie King (R),
Melanie Miller (R),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Josh Williams (R),
Last Action
House Government Oversight T., Willis, 3rd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony (16:15:00 10/21/2025 Room 114) (on 10/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb223 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25944 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25216 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb223/00_IN/pdf/ |
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