Ohio designates February 20th as Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day

Original title: Designate Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day

Last action · February 4, 2026: Referred to Veterans and Military DevelopmentSponsors: Hearcel Craig and 23 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio establishes February 20th of each year as Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day to honor Black soldiers from the state who received the medal.

Why it matters

Changes only the state's calendar designations; no funding, tax, or public service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Black soldiers from Ohio who received the congressional medal of honor

They are honored by the official state designation of February 20th.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What date is designated under this bill?

February 20th is designated as Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day.

Who does the designated day honor?

It honors Black soldiers from Ohio who received the for their actions during the American Civil War.

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Procedural history

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Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Veterans and Military Development
Nov 25, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced
Nov 19, 2025SenateFloor
Passed
Oct 28, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported (Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety)
Oct 1, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Sep 3, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced

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Comparing As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee → As Passed by the Senate

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sb253_01_RS sb253_02_PS As Reported Passed by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. B. No. 253 2025-2026 Senators Craig, Reynolds Cosponsors: Senators Smith, DeMora, Weinstein, Schaffer, Patton, Johnson Johnson, Antonio, Blackshear, Blessing, Brenner, Gavarone, Hicks-Hudson, Ingram, Koehler, Landis, Lang, Liston, Reineke, Roegner, Romanchuk, Timken, Wilkin A BILL To enact section 5.213 of the Revised Code to designate February 20th as "Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day." […]

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