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SB 404: Designate Jesse Jackson Day

Ohio · Senate · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified April 20, 2026

What SB 404 does, verified April 20, 2026

The bill proposes to designate October 8 as "Jesse Jackson Day" in recognition of the civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who was born on that day in 1941. This designation aims to honor Jackson's contributions to the civil rights movement and his significant impact on American history. The bill seeks to officially recognize October 8 as a special day to commemorate Jackson's life and achievements.

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Last action: Referred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety (2026-04-15)Alert me
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Apr. 15, 2026Referred to committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Apr. 01, 2026Introduced
Latest bill textIntroduced version, April 1, 2026 · 135 words

As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

S. B. No. 404
2025-2026
Senator DeMora

To enact section 5.63 of the Revised Code to

designate October 8 as "Jesse Jackson Day."

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 1.

That section 5.63 of the Revised Code be

enacted to read as follows:

Sec. 5.63.

The eighth day of October is designated as "Jesse Jackson Day" in recognition of Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist who was born on that day in 1941.

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