Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio SB481: Designate Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Day
Status: Introduced, October 27, 2026
To enact section 5.2325 of the Revised Code to designate October 8 as "Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Day."
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 27, 2026:
As Introduced 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. B. No. 481 2025-2026 Senator Craig Cosponsors: Senators Antonio, Smith, DeMora, Brenner, Schaffer To enact section 5.2325 of the Revised Code to designate October 8 as "Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Day." BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That section 5.2325 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 5.2325. The eighth day of October is designated as "Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Day" to honor the life and legacy of Columbus-born Captain Edward Vernon Rickenbacker and his contributions to military service, aviation, automobile racing, transportation, and the history of this state and nation.
Sponsors
- Hearcel Craig (D, 15) · primary sponsor
- Nickie Antonio (D, 23)
- Andrew Brenner (R, 19)
- William DeMora (D, 25)
- Timothy Schaffer (R, 20)
- Kent Smith (D, 21)
Latest actions
- : Introduced
Subjects: Special Designations, Observances
Common questions
- What is SB481?
- SB481 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Designate Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Day.
- What does SB481 do?
- To enact section 5.2325 of the Revised Code to designate October 8 as "Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Day."
- What is the status of SB481?
- Introduced as of October 27, 2026. Latest action: Introduced (October 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB481?
- Hearcel Craig (D, 15), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB481?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb481
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