SB253Introduced in the Senate
Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day
Introduced by Hearcel Craig, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To enact section 5.213 of the Revised Code to designate February 20th as "Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day."
Where it stands
Referred to committee: Veterans and Military Development
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Passed · November 19, 2025
33
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Patton | 17 | Yes |
| Robert McColley | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gavarone | 2 | Yes |
| Michele Reynolds | 3 | Yes |
| George Lang | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Huffman | 5 | Yes |
| Willis Blackshear | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Wilson | 7 | Yes |
| Louis Blessing | 8 | Yes |
| Catherine Ingram | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Reported: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: Veterans and Military Development
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