SB 253: Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day
The bill designates February 20th as "Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day" to honor black soldiers from Ohio who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for their actions during the American Civil War. This day aims to recognize and commemorate their bravery and sacrifices.
| Feb. 04, 2026 | Referred to committee: Veterans and Military Development |
| Nov. 25, 2025 | Introduced |
| Nov. 19, 2025 | Passed |
| Oct. 28, 2025 | Reported: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
| Oct. 01, 2025 | Referred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
As Passed by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
A BILL
To enact section 5.213 of the Revised Code to designate February 20th as "Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day."
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That section 5.213 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:
Sec. 5.213. The twentieth day of February is designated as "Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day" to honor Black soldiers from Ohio who received the congressional medal of honor for their actions during the American civil war.