What does Ohio House Bill HB 117 do?

HB 117: Enact The Pledge of Allegiance Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 117 introduced?

HB 117 was introduced on Feb 24, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 117?

The latest action on HB 117 by the House was: Referred to committee (Education) on Feb 26, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 117?

HB 117 was introduced by Tracy M. Richardson.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 117 (136 legislative session)

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HB 117

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Enact The Pledge of Allegiance Act

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House • Feb 26, 2025: Referred to committee (Education)

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Tracy M. Richardson
primary
(R - 86)
Sean P. Brennan
primary
(D - 14)
Gary Click
cosponsor
(R - 88)
Jack K. Daniels
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Levi Dean
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Tex Fischer
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Jennifer Gross
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Thomas Hall
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Adam Holmes
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Roy Klopfenstein
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Ty D. Mathews
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Lauren McNally
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Kevin D. Miller
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Diane Mullins
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Nick Santucci
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Jason Stephens
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Daniel P. Troy
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Josh Williams
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Heidi Workman
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Feb 26, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Education)
Feb 24, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Tracy Richardson (Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Brennan (Proponent) -- Education, 1st Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Grace Barcus (Scouting America Troop 777, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by Evan Holshu (Scouting America, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by Tiffany Nuhfer (Willard City Schools Community Honor Committee, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by Aidan C. Haggard (Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by Jeff Ritz (Willard City Schools, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by Tony Kessler (American Legion Parma Post 572, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Modzeleski (Holy Trinity School, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by M. Jane Christyson (Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by Jermaine Ferguson (Marysville Exempted Village School District, Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by Jonah Pichette (Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)
Testimony by David Root (Proponent) -- Education, 2nd Hearing (May 20, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB117

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