Adopt English as the official state language
HB 825 proposes to officially designate English as the state language by adding a new section to the Revised Code. This change would establish English as the primary language for state government operations and official documents. The bill directly affects state agencies and the public by setting a legal standard for language use in official state business. Currently, the bill has been introduced and referred to a committee for further review.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2026
Last action May 13, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
1
May 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Josh Williams
RRepublican
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