The bill, introduced by Senators Roegner and Timken, aims to enact section 5.63 of the Revised Code to designate August 26th as "Abbey Gate Remembrance Day." This day is intended to honor the memory of thirteen members of the United States armed forces who lost their lives during an attack at the Abbey Gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Allies Refuge in 2021.

The newly inserted legal language specifies the names and hometowns of the fallen service members, including hospital corpsman Maxton W. Soviak, lance corporal David L. Espinoza, and sergeant Nicole L. Gee, among others. This designation serves as a solemn recognition of their sacrifice and aims to ensure that their contributions are remembered by the state of Ohio.