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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio designates the Zebra Swallowtail as the official state butterfly
Last action · May 13, 2026: Referred to General GovernmentSponsors: Matthew Kishman and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 860 enacts section 5.035 of the to officially adopt the Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) as the state butterfly of Ohio.
Changes only the state's official symbols; no funding, regulatory, or service changes are stated.
Who It Would Affect
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Ohio residents
The bill changes only the official state butterfly designation with no stated impact on rights, funding, or services.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- May 13, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to General Government
- May 12, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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www.legislature.ohio.gov
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