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SB 409: Designate Thomas Edison Day

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

What SB 409 does, verified April 20, 2026

The bill designates February 11 as "Thomas Edison Day" in recognition of Thomas Edison's birthdate, which falls on this day. This designation aims to honor Edison, the renowned inventor born in Milan, Ohio, in 1847. The bill seeks to recognize Edison's contributions to science and technology through this annual observance.

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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 · 136 words

As Introduced

136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. B. No. 409
2025-2026
Senator DeMora

To enact section 5.64 of the Revised Code to

designate February 11 as "Thomas Edison Day."

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1.

That section 5.64 of the Revised Code be

enacted to read as follows:

Sec. 5.64.

The eleventh day of February is designated as "Thomas Edison Day" in recognition of Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor who was born on that day in Milan, Ohio, in 1847.

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