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HB 496: Designate Fathers Walk Week
What HB 496 does, verified September 25, 2026
The bill designates the third week of September as "Fathers Walk Week" to encourage fathers to walk their children to school. This initiative aims to promote physical activity and parental involvement in children's daily routines. The bill does not specify any further requirements or penalties, and its purpose is limited to encouraging a positive behavior among fathers.
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Last action: Referred to committee: Children and Human Services (2025-10-08)Alert me
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| Oct. 08, 2025 | Referred to committee: Children and Human Services |
| Oct. 01, 2025 | Introduced |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, October 2, 2025 · 134 words
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. B. No. 496
2025-2026
2025-2026
Representatives Brewer, Williams
Cosponsors: Representatives Brennan, Rogers, Brent, Click, Salvo, McNally, Lett, McClain, Russo
Cosponsors: Representatives Brennan, Rogers, Brent, Click, Salvo, McNally, Lett, McClain, Russo
To enact section 5.621 of the Revised Code to designate "Fathers Walk Week."
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That section 5.621 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:
Sec. 5.621. The third week of September is designated as
"Fathers Walk Week" to encourage fathers to walk their children
to school.
"Fathers Walk Week" to encourage fathers to walk their children
to school.
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