HB486

Enact the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act

Chamber Passed·11/19/25

Ohio HB486 allows teachers in public schools and state institutions of higher education to teach about the positive impacts of religion on American.

Ohio HB486, known as the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, permits teachers in public schools and state institutions of higher education to provide instruction on the positive impacts of religion on American history. This includes topics such as the history of the pilgrims, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, and the influence of religious leaders like Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. The bill emphasizes that such instruction is factual and does not violate the First Amendment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 62–27 · Nov 19, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
36
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

62 Yea

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27 Nay

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Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

11:30 AM

House Education Dovilla, 4th Hearing, Interested Party Testimony PV

Nov 4, 2025

2:30 PM

House Education Dovilla, 3rd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

History

Feb 11

Senate

Referred to committee: Education

Nov 25, 2025

Senate

Introduced

Nov 19, 2025

House

Passed