The bill H. B. No. 2025-2026, introduced by Representatives Brennan and Swearingen, aims to designate the walleye, scientifically known as sander vitreus, as the official fish of the state of Ohio. This legislation seeks to enact a new section, 5.037, in the Revised Code to formalize this designation.

The specific legal language inserted into the current law states that "the fish, sander vitreus, commonly known as the 'walleye,' is the official fish of the state." This bill reflects a recognition of the walleye's significance to Ohio's natural heritage and recreational fishing community.