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Introduced
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 5.282 of the Revised Code to designate May 29 as "Sojourner Truth Day."
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Ohio Revised Code by officially designating May 29 as "Sojourner Truth Day" in recognition of Sojourner Truth, a prominent African American abolitionist, women's rights activist, and former slave who was instrumental in the 19th-century social reform movements. By creating this official state observance, the bill aims to honor Truth's significant contributions to civil rights, gender equality, and the fight against slavery in the United States. The designation of a specific day in her name serves to commemorate her legacy and educate Ohioans about her important historical role in advancing social justice and human rights during a critical period of American history.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (31)
Veronica Sims (D)*,
Josh Williams (R)*,
Munira Abdullahi (D),
Rachel Baker (D),
Sean Brennan (D),
Juanita Brent (D),
Darnell Brewer (D),
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D),
Karen Brownlee (D),
Christine Cockley (D),
Jack Daniels (R),
Michele Grim (D),
Derrick Hall (D),
Dani Isaacsohn (D),
Dontavius Jarrells (D),
Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D),
Crystal Lett (D),
Lauren McNally (D),
Joe Miller (D),
Ismail Mohamed (D),
Tristan Rader (D),
Phil Robinson (D),
Elgin Rogers (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Mark Sigrist (D),
Anita Somani (D),
Eric Synenberg (D),
Cecil Thomas (D),
Desiree Tims (D),
Terrence Upchurch (D),
Erika White (D),
Last Action
Referred to committee: Government Oversight (on 06/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb315 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25654 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25626 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb315/00_IN/pdf/ |
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