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HB 825 OH
Introduced

Adopt English as the official state language

OH · session 136 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Apr 15, 2026

Latest action (May 13, 2026) Referred to committee

Summary

This bill would designate English as Ohio's official state language by enacting a new provision in the Revised Code.

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Official abstract

To enact section 5.13 of the Revised Code to adopt English as the official state language.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)

  1. Apr 15, 2026 Introduced · lower
  2. May 13, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
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