House BillIntroduced
HB 270: Adopt Superman as the official superhero of the state
What HB 270 does, verified September 28, 2025
To enact section 5.079 of the Revised Code to adopt Superman as the official superhero of the state.
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| May. 14, 2025 | Referred to committee: General Government |
| May. 13, 2025 | Introduced |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 13, 2025 · 132 words
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. B. No. 270
2025-2026
Representatives Mathews, A., Upchurch
To enact section 5.079 of the Revised Code to adopt 1
Superman as the official superhero of the state. 2
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That section 5.079 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:
Sec. 5.079. Beginning on April 18, 2033, in recognition of the cultural significance of "Superman" entering the public domain, the character "Superman" is adopted as the official superhero of the state. The first publication including the character Superman occurred on April 18, 1938.
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