Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 254: Change Ohio Deaf History Month to the month of April
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 254 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on September 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Change Ohio Deaf History Month to the month of April. Primary sponsor: Hearcel Craig (Democratic), Steve Wilson (Republican). It lists 17 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 amend section 5.2281 of the Revised Code to change the designation for "Ohio Deaf History Month" to the month of April.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Steve Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Nickie Antonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Andrew Brenner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Theresa Gavarone | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Catherine Ingram | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Terry Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Al Landis | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| George Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Tom Patton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Bill Reineke | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Mark Romanchuk | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Tim Schaffer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Jane Timken | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Casey Weinstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Shane Wilkin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“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
- Passed
- Reported
- Referred to committee
- Introduced