Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 842: Designate Celestine as Ohio's official mineral
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 842 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designate Celestine as Ohio's official mineral. Primary sponsor: Juanita Brent (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To enact section 5.079 of the Revised Code to designate Celestine as Ohio's official mineral.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanita Brent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced