What does Ohio Senate Bill SB 247 do?

SB 247: Designate the buckeye as the state candy

When was Ohio Senate Bill SB 247 introduced?

SB 247 was introduced on Aug 25, 2025.

Has Ohio Senate Bill SB 247 passed the Senate?

Yes, SB 247 has passed the Senate on Nov 19, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio Senate Bill SB 247?

The latest action on SB 247 by the House was: Referred to committee (Government Oversight) on Feb 04, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio Senate Bill SB 247?

SB 247 was introduced by William P. DeMora.

Are voting records available for Ohio Senate Bill SB 247?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for SB 247

Bill tracking in Ohio - SB 247 (136 legislative session)

Introduced
Aug 25, 2025
Passed Senate
Nov 19, 2025
Passed House
Became Law

SB 247

Ohio Senate Bill

Designate the buckeye as the state candy

Last Action See all actions

House • Feb 04, 2026: Referred to committee (Government Oversight)

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As Passed By Senate

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Votes

YES: 32

NO: 1

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/SB247/votes

Actions

Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Government Oversight)
Nov 25, 2025 | House
- Introduced
Nov 19, 2025 | Senate
- Passed
Nov 05, 2025 | Senate
- Reported (Government Oversight and Reform)
Oct 01, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Government Oversight and Reform)
Aug 25, 2025 | Senate
- Introduced

Bill Texts

As IntroducedPDF
As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
As Passed By SenatePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By SenatePDF
Testimony by Senator DeMora (Ohio Senate, Sponsor) -- Government Oversight and Reform, 1st Hearing (October 22, 2025)
Testimony by Lisa Boyle (Chocolate Cafe, Proponent) -- Government Oversight and Reform, 2nd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Alicia Hindman (The Buckeye Lady, Proponent) -- Government Oversight and Reform, 2nd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Nick Trifelos (Anthony Thomas Candy Company, Proponent) -- Government Oversight and Reform, 2nd Hearing (November 5, 2025)