Designate Arab American Heritage Month
HB 221 designates April as "Arab American Heritage Month" in Ohio by adding Section 5.266 to the Revised Code. This ceremonial bill directly affects Ohio state institutions and agencies, requiring them to recognize the month annually. The key provision is the official state-level recognition, aligning with similar observances in other states and the federal government. It does not create new programs, funding, or legal obligations beyond the designation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Apr 9, 2025
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Committee
1
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
P
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
Co
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
Co
Bride Sweeney
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Glassburn
DDemocratic
Co
Christine Cockley
DDemocratic
Co
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
Co
Dani Isaacsohn
DDemocratic
Co
Derrick Hall
DDemocratic
Co
Erika White
DDemocratic
Co
Ismail Mohamed
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Gross
RRepublican
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