The bill proposes the enactment of section 5.295 of the Revised Code to officially designate February 4th as "John Rankin Day" in honor of the American abolitionist, minister, and educator John Rankin, who was born on that date in 1793. The bill highlights Rankin's significant contributions to the anti-slavery movement, including his role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and his influence as an early anti-slavery writer.

Additionally, the bill mandates the erection of a permanent memorial to John Rankin on the grounds of Capitol Square. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board is tasked with designating a prominent location for the memorial by October 1, 2025, and will collaborate with the Ohio History Connection to manage the proposal and selection process for the memorial's design. While public funds will cover site preparation and utility placement, the planning, design, and construction of the memorial will rely solely on private contributions, which will be collected and managed by the Capitol Square Foundation through the John Rankin Memorial Fund.