HR 266: Recognize National Day Against Police Brutality in Ohio.
The resolution recognizes October 22, 2025, as the national day against police brutality in Ohio. This day is observed to protest and reflect on the impact of police brutality, repression, and the criminalization of communities. Over 1,200 Ohioans have lost their lives to incidents of police brutality since 2000, causing profound loss of life and lasting trauma. The state acknowledges the need for accountability, reform, and justice. On this day, Ohioans are encouraged to honor the lives cut short, listen to the families and survivors, and commit to building safer and more just communities.
| Oct. 29, 2025 | Introduced and Referred to Committee: Public Safety |
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. R. No. 266
2025-2026
Representative Brewer
A RESOLUTION
To recognize October 22, 2025, as the National Day Against Police Brutality in Ohio.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
WHEREAS, October 22 has been observed across the United States since the mid-1990s as a day to protest and reflect upon the impact of police brutality, repression, and the criminalization of communities; and
WHEREAS, Since the year 2000, more than 1,200 Ohioans have tragically lost their lives to incidents of police brutality, leaving behind grieving families and wounded communities across our state; and
WHEREAS, The State of Ohio recognizes the profound loss of life and lasting trauma caused by these acts of violence and affirms the need for accountability, reform, and justice; and
WHEREAS, October 22, 2025, provides an opportunity for Ohioans to join in collective voice to honor those lives cut short, to listen to the families and survivors most directly impacted, and to recommit to building safer and more just communities; and
WHEREAS, This day also serves as a solemn occasion for prayer, reflection, and solidarity with all who have been affected by police violence; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, do hereby recognize October 22, 2025, as the National Day Against Police Brutality in Ohio; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to the Governor and news media of Ohio.
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