Ohio HB452: Designate 761st Tank Battalion Day

What the bill says

From the amended text, June 3, 2026:

As Reported by the House Veterans and Military Development Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. B. No. 452 2025-2026 Representatives Thomas, C., Lawson-Rowe Cosponsors: Representatives Brennan, Brent, Brewer, Brownlee, Piccolantonio, Grim, Gross, Hall, D., Jarrells, McNally, Miller, J., Rader, Robinson, Russo, Sims, Sweeney, Synenberg, Tims, Upchurch, Williams, Willis To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate October 1st as "761st Tank Battalion Day." BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That section 5.2322 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 5.2322. The first day of October is designated as "761st Tank Battalion Day."

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Sponsors

• Cecil Thomas (D, 25) · primary sponsor
• Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D, 5) · primary sponsor
• Sean Brennan (D, 14)
• Juanita Brent (D, 18)
• Darnell Brewer (D, 22)
• Karen Brownlee (D, 28)
• Michele Grim (D, 43)
• Jennifer Gross (R, 45)
• Derrick Hall (D, HD-034)
• Dontavius Jarrells (D, 1)
• Lauren McNally (D, 58)
• Joseph Miller (D, HD-053)

Latest actions

1. June 3, 2026: Reported
2. October 1, 2025: Referred to committee
3. September 15, 2025: Introduced

Votes

• Favorable Passage (June 3, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HB452?

HB452 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Designate 761st Tank Battalion Day.

What does HB452 do?

To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate October 1st as "761st Tank Battalion Day."

What is the status of HB452?

In committee as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: Reported (June 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB452?

Cecil Thomas (D, 25), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB452?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb452