HB223

Prohibit government purchase of foreign-made US flag

Introduced·4/7/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB223 prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from using public funds to purchase US or Ohio flags made outside the United States.

Ohio HB223 amends the state's Revised Code to prohibit state agencies and political subdivisions from using public funds to purchase flags of the United States or Ohio that are not made in the United States. This applies to any organized body, office, agency, institution, or other entity established by the laws of the state, as well as counties, townships, and municipal corporations. The bill aims to ensure that public funds are used to support American-made products.

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Where it stands

Current
Government Oversight Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

2:45 PM

House Government Oversight T., Willis, 4th Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

Oct 21, 2025

4:15 PM

House Government Oversight T., Willis, 3rd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

History

Apr 9, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Government Oversight

Apr 7, 2025

House

Introduced