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OH HB315

OH HB315
Designate Sojourner Truth Day


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Introduced
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)

Last Action

Referred to committee: Government Oversight (on 06/04/2025)

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