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

The specific legal language inserted into the Revised Code states, "Sec. 5.037. The fish, sander vitreus, commonly known as the 'walleye,' is the official fish of the state." This designation is intended to celebrate the walleye's significance to Ohio's natural heritage and recreational fishing community.