Recognizing Water Safety Month
HR 439 is a symbolic resolution that formally recognizes May as Water Safety Month in Ohio. The bill highlights the importance of swimming skills and education in preventing drowning, which is a leading cause of unintentional injury death for children. It directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of this resolution to Ohio news media to raise public awareness. This measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to promote water safety awareness through official recognition.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 20, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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Brian Lorenz
RRepublican
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