Ohio designates November as Veterans' month

Original title: Designate Veterans' month

Last action · November 12, 2025: Referred to Veterans and Military DevelopmentSponsors: Riordan McClain and 10 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio designates the entire month of November as "Veterans' month" to encourage events recognizing the contributions of state veterans.

Why it matters

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

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Ohio veterans

Their contributions are formally recognized by the state through the annual designation of November as Veterans' month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Veterans' month replace Veterans' Day?

No. Veterans' Day remains a legal holiday on November 11th, and the entire month of November is additionally designated as Veterans' month.

Does this bill allocate funding for veteran services?

No. The bill only designates the month for observance and does not contain funding or service changes.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Nov 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Veterans and Military Development
Nov 5, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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