HB 871 OH
Designate Gun Violence Awareness Month
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Summary
Ohio House Bill 871 designates June as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in Ohio. The bill enacts this designation into state law, establishing an official month for recognizing and raising awareness about gun violence in the state. This observance provides a designated time for public awareness, education, and community dialogue regarding gun violence prevention and related issues.
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Official abstract
To enact section 5.22101 of the Revised Code to designate June as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Sponsors (2)
- Darnell T. Brewer Democratic · primary
- Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic · primary
10 coauthors / cosponsors
- Sean P. Brennan Democratic · cosponsor
- Juanita O. Brent Democratic · cosponsor
- Michele Grim Democratic · cosponsor
- Crystal Lett Democratic · cosponsor
- Lauren McNally Democratic · cosponsor
- Beryl Piccolantonio Democratic · cosponsor
- Eric Synenberg Democratic · cosponsor
- Daniel P. Troy Democratic · cosponsor
- Terrence Upchurch Democratic · cosponsor
- Erika White Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (2)
- May 12, 2026 Introduced · lower
- May 20, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
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