SB253

Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day

Chamber Passed·11/19/25

Establishes February 20th as "Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day.

The bill designates February 20th as "Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day" to honor Black soldiers from Ohio who received the congressional medal of honor for their actions during the American Civil War. This day recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by these soldiers.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · Nov 19, 2025
Current
Veterans and Military Development 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

Oct 22, 2025

11:30 AM

Senate Rules and Reference 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Oct 15, 2025

11:30 AM

Senate Rules and Reference 2nd Hearing, Proponent

History

Feb 4

House

Referred to committee: Veterans and Military Development

Nov 25, 2025

House

Introduced

Nov 19, 2025

Senate

Passed