Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio SR447: Recognize contribution of immigrants; regards workforce shortages
Status: Introduced, October 19, 2026
To recognize the contributions of immigrants and refugees and to urge federal action to address Ohio's workforce shortages.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:
As Introduced 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 447 2025-2026 Senator Blessing ARESOLUTION To recognize the contributions of immigrants and refugees and to urge federal action to address Ohio's workforce shortages. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF OHIO: WHEREAS, According to the American Immigration Council, in 2023, immigrants in Ohio contributed $7.3 billion in combined federal, state, and local taxes and possessed an estimated $20 billion in spending power that stimulated local economies and substantially contributed to the state economy; and WHEREAS, Immigrants and refugees continue to play a vital and indispensable role in Ohio. The Council found that immigrants represented 5.1% of Ohio's workforce in 2023, including 7.6% of workers in Ohio's manufacturing sector and 8.2% of Ohio's entrepreneurs, who have generated over one billion dollars in business income and seven of which have founded Fortune 500 companies; and WHEREAS, Ohio's immigrant population helps to form the backbone of the state's workforce in key industries by disproportionately filling roles central to the success of Ohio's economy. The Council reported that from 2015 to 2019 immigrants made up 23.1% of Ohio's postsecondary teachers, 13.6% of home health and personal care aides, and 13.1% of nurse practitioners; and WHEREAS, According to a 2024 report by the Council, 42.5% of meat processing jobs and 30.8% of …
Sponsors
- Louis Blessing (R, 8) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Offered
Common questions
- What is SR447?
- SR447 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Recognize contribution of immigrants; regards workforce shortages.
- What does SR447 do?
- To recognize the contributions of immigrants and refugees and to urge federal action to address Ohio's workforce shortages.
- What is the status of SR447?
- Introduced as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: Offered (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR447?
- Louis Blessing (R, 8).
- Where is the official record for SR447?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sr447
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