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Introduced
10/01/2025
10/01/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To enact section 5.621 of the Revised Code to designate "Fathers Walk Week."
AI Summary
This bill enacts a new section in the Ohio Revised Code that officially designates the third week of September as "Fathers Walk Week," with the purpose of encouraging fathers to walk their children to school. By creating this formal designation, the bill aims to promote parental involvement, potentially improving child safety, strengthening parent-child relationships, and supporting active transportation to schools. The bill is a simple legislative action that creates a symbolic week-long observance to highlight the importance of fathers participating in their children's daily routines, specifically by walking with their children to school during that specified week in September.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Darnell Brewer (D)*,
Josh Williams (R)*,
Sean Brennan (D),
Juanita Brent (D),
Gary Click (R),
Crystal Lett (D),
Riordan McClain (R),
Lauren McNally (D),
Elgin Rogers (D),
Allison Russo (D),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Last Action
House Children and Human Services Williams, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony (11:00:00 2/3/2026 Room 121) (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb496 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26859 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26595 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb496/00_IN/pdf/ |
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