SB111

Designate Henrietta Lacks Day

Chamber Passed·11/19/25

Designate October 4th as "Henrietta Lacks Day" in Ohio.

The bill designates October 4th as "Henrietta Lacks Day" in the state of Ohio. This day honors Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cells were taken without her knowledge and used for medical research, leading to significant scientific advancements. The bill amends the Revised Code to include this designation.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · Nov 19, 2025
Current
General Government Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Nov 5, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Government Oversight and Reform 2nd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Oct 22, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Government Oversight and Reform 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Feb 4

House

Referred to committee: General Government

Nov 25, 2025

House

Introduced

Nov 19, 2025

Senate

Passed