What does Ohio House Bill HB 848 do?

HB 848: Designate September as Celebrate HBCU Month

When was Ohio House Bill HB 848 introduced?

HB 848 was introduced on May 06, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 848?

The latest action on HB 848 by the House was: Referred to committee (Workforce and Higher Education) on May 13, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 848?

HB 848 was introduced by Dontavius L. Jarrells.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 848 (136 legislative session)

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HB 848

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Designate September as Celebrate HBCU Month

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House • May 13, 2026: Referred to committee (Workforce and Higher Education)

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Dontavius L. Jarrells
primary
(D - 1)
Andrea White
primary
(R - 36)
Munira Abdullahi
cosponsor
(D - 9)
Rachel B. Baker
cosponsor
Sean P. Brennan
cosponsor
Juanita O. Brent
cosponsor
Darnell T. Brewer
cosponsor
Karen Brownlee
cosponsor
Ashley Bryant Bailey
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Christine Cockley
cosponsor
Michele Grim
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Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
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Crystal Lett
cosponsor
Joseph A. Miller, III
cosponsor
Ismail Mohamed
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Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
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Tristan Rader
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C. Allison Russo
cosponsor
Mark Sigrist
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Veronica R. Sims
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Anita Somani
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Eric Synenberg
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Cecil Thomas
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Terrence Upchurch
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May 13, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Workforce and Higher Education)
May 06, 2026 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Andrea White (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 1st Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Dontavius Jarrells (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 1st Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Abigail Oluwatoyin Oderinde (Central State Univeristy, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Justine Holliday (Central State, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Lauren Morgan (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Azariah Crosby (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Emily Tully (AICUO, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Keith Aaron Perkins (Central State University, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Tina Allen (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Jennifer Price (Ohio Conf.American Assoc. of University Professors, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Yvonne K Brown (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by RICK BLALOCK (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Dr. Serita McGunia (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Brian E. Turner (Central State University, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Stephanie Austin-Jackson (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Brianna Robb (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Kiylah Drinks (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by nasaan jackson (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Millie Smith (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Phillip Black (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Kayla Barker (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Lisa L. Sims, Ph.D. (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Monica V. Black (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Kaname Bryant (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Morakinyo Kuti (Central State University, Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Danyla Glover (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Jordan Brown (Proponent) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by Krishauna Lindsey (Central State University, Interested Party) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)
Testimony by David Henson (Central State University, Interested Party) -- Workforce and Higher Education, 2nd Hearing (June 8, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB848

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