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SR 293: Highlight importance of the U.S. founding documents for citizens

Ohio · Senate · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified March 26, 2026

What SR 293 does, verified March 26, 2026

The resolution emphasizes the importance of the United States' founding documents, including the Constitution, in establishing the rights and privileges of citizens and residents. The key points include: the Constitution guarantees fundamental rights such as free speech, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances. the fourth amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. the fifth and fourteenth amendments ensure due process of law. the fourteenth amendment guarantees rights to all persons born or naturalized in the country, regardless of their background. the Immigration and Nationality Act outlines procedures and requirements for lawful entry into the country and the rights and privileges granted to immigrants. the resolution calls for a reminder of the importance of these documents and prioritizes education on the Con…

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Last action: Referred to committee: Government Oversight and Reform (2026-03-25)Alert me
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Mar. 25, 2026Referred to committee: Government Oversight and Reform
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Latest bill textIntroduced version, March 16, 2026 · 380 words
A RESOLUTION
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
Senator Hicks-Hudson
Highlighting the importance of the United States founding documents, including the Constitution of the United States, in establishing the rights and privileges of citizens and residents.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
WHEREAS, The Constitution of the United States is a foundational document of the country establishing the rights and privileges of citizens and residents; and
WHEREAS, The First Amendment guarantees to all people of the United States the right to free speech, the right to peaceably assemble, and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances; and
WHEREAS, The Fourth Amendment guarantees to all people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures; and
WHEREAS, The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee to all people the due process of law; and
WHEREAS, The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees the rights of all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof; and
WHEREAS, The Immigration and Nationality Act establishes the procedures and requirements for lawful entry into the United States, and the rights and privileges granted to immigrants; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, call for a reminder of the importance of these foundational documents; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, call for education on the importance of the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights to be a priority for all citizens of the state; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to all members of the Ohio Congressional delegation.

This document represents the text of a legislative resolution from the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio.

Text of SR 293 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions
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