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HB 576: Designate Veterans' month
What HB 576 does, verified February 13, 2026
The proposed law designates November as "Veterans' Month" to encourage the observance of events recognizing the contributions of Ohio veterans. It establishes Veterans' Day as a legal holiday on the 11th of November, which falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is the actual holiday. This change aims to promote awareness and appreciation of the state's veterans.
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Last action: Referred to committee: Veterans and Military Development (2025-11-12)Alert me
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| Nov. 12, 2025 | Referred to committee: Veterans and Military Development |
| Nov. 05, 2025 | Introduced |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, November 7, 2025 · 243 words
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. B. No. 576
2025-2026
Representative McClain
Cosponsors: Representatives White, E., Miller, M., Troy, Brennan, Johnson, King, Manning, Upchurch, Willis, Gross
To amend section 5.21 of the Revised Code to designate November as "Veterans' month."
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1.
That section 5.21 of the Revised Code be amended to read as follows:
3Sec. 5.21. The first Monday in September of each year
5shall be known as "Labor day" and for all purposes shall be
6considered as the first day of the week.
8The second Monday in October of each year shall be known
9as "Columbus day" and is a legal holiday.
10The eleventh day of November of each year shall be known
11as "Veterans' day" and is a legal holiday. If said day falls on
12Sunday, the following Monday is the legal holiday.
13The month of November of each year shall be designated as
14"Veterans' month" to encourage the observance of events
15recognizing the contributions of Ohio veterans.
5shall be known as "Labor day" and for all purposes shall be
6considered as the first day of the week.
8The second Monday in October of each year shall be known
9as "Columbus day" and is a legal holiday.
10The eleventh day of November of each year shall be known
11as "Veterans' day" and is a legal holiday. If said day falls on
12Sunday, the following Monday is the legal holiday.
13The month of November of each year shall be designated as
14"Veterans' month" to encourage the observance of events
15recognizing the contributions of Ohio veterans.
Section 2.
That existing section 5.21 of the Revised Code is hereby repealed.
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