Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 871: Designate Gun Violence Awareness Month
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 871 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designate Gun Violence Awareness Month. Primary sponsor: Darnell Brewer (Democratic), Dontavius Jarrells (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 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 5.22101 of the Revised Code to designate June as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Brewer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Dontavius Jarrells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Michele Grim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Dan Troy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Erika White | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“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