Ohio HB1018: Designate Dolly Parton Imagination Library Reading Day

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 28, 2026:

As Introduced 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. B. No. 1018 2025-2026 Representatives Brewer, Click Cosponsors: Representatives Brennan, Rader, Troy, Piccolantonio, Lett, Sims, Cockley, Willis, Miller, J. To enact section 5.64 of the Revised Code to designate the twenty-fifth day of September as "Dolly Parton Imagination Library Reading Day." BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That section 5.64 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 5.64. The twenty-fifth day of September is designated as "Dolly Parton Imagination Library Reading Day" to recognize Dolly Parton's contributions to childhood literacy and encourage parents, guardians, caregivers, family members, and other adults to read with children and foster a lifelong love of reading in Ohio.

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Sponsors

• Darnell Brewer (D, 22) · primary sponsor
• Gary Click (R, 88) · primary sponsor
• Sean Brennan (D, 14)
• Christine Cockley (D, 6)
• Crystal Lett (D, 11)
• Joseph Miller (D, HD-053)
• Beryl Piccolantonio (D, 4)
• Tristan Rader (D, 13)
• Veronica Sims (D, 33)
• Daniel Troy (D, 23)
• Bernard Willis (R, 74)

Latest actions

1. September 28, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HB1018?

HB1018 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Designate Dolly Parton Imagination Library Reading Day.

What does HB1018 do?

To enact section 5.64 of the Revised Code to designate the twenty-fifth day of September as "Dolly Parton Imagination Library Reading Day."

What is the status of HB1018?

Introduced as of September 28, 2026. Latest action: Introduced (September 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1018?

Darnell Brewer (D, 22), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1018?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb1018