HB558

Designate Henrietta Lacks Day

Introduced·10/28/25
Introduced Text

Designates October 4th as Henrietta Lacks Day in Ohio.

The bill designates October 4th as Henrietta Lacks Day in the state of Ohio. Henrietta Lacks, known for her immortal cell line used in medical research, will be honored through this recognition. The day aims to commemorate her contributions to science and raise awareness about medical ethics.

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History

Oct 29, 2025

House

Referred to committee: General Government

Oct 28, 2025

House

Introduced