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SB 405

Designate Harry S. Truman Day

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill DeMora

Designates May 8 as Harry S. Truman Day in Ohio, adding a symbolic annual observance to the Ohio Revised Code without mandating ceremonies, funding, or actions.

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Bill Summary · SB 405

Summary of Bill SB 405 (Ohio 136th General Assembly)

Basic purpose

  • Designates May 8 as “Harry S. Truman Day” in Ohio.

Key provisions

  • New section to be added: Ohio Revised Code § 5.63.
  • Text designates the eighth day of May as “Harry S. Truman Day” in recognition of President Harry S. Truman, who was born on May 8, 1884.

What the bill would change

  • Establishes an annual state recognition of Harry S. Truman on a specific date (May 8) through designation in the Ohio Revised Code.
  • The bill does not specify any accompanying duties for state agencies, holidays, days of observance, funding, or actions (e.g., state ceremonies, proclamations) beyond the designation itself.

Who/what is affected

  • State law: Adds a statutory designation for a commemorative day.
  • Ohio residents and state entities: May interpret or observe the day per existing practices for officially named observances, though the bill does not mandate any particular observance, events, or funding.

Procedural/timeline details

  • Introduction: April 1, 2026.
  • Referred to committee: April 15, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Senator Bill DeMora (co-sponsor).
  • Status: As introduced and referred to committee; no further amendments or floor actions shown in the provided text.

Practical implications

  • The designation is primarily symbolic, creating an official recognition for Harry S. Truman’s birthday.
  • Without accompanying provisions (e.g., official state ceremonies, educational programs, or funding), the impact is limited to the formal addition to the Ohio Revised Code.
  • Local governments and organizations may choose to observe the day in ways they deem appropriate, consistent with existing state guidelines on commemorative observances.

If you’d like, I can add context on how similar state designations have been implemented in other states or outline potential ceremonial options that Ohio could pursue under this designation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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