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SB 411

Designate Neil Armstrong Day

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

Designates July 20 as Neil Armstrong Day in Ohio, a ceremonial statewide observance without required funding or activities.

Referred to committee
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Bill Summary · SB 411

Summary of SB 411 (Ohio, 136th General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

  • Designate a state-recognized day: The bill proposes to designate July 20th each year as “Neil Armstrong Day” in Ohio.
  • Rationale: In recognition of Neil Armstrong’s historic achievement of first setting foot on the moon on July 20, 1969.

Key provisions

  • Enactment of new statutory designation: Adds a new section 5.511 to the Ohio Revised Code.
  • Official designation: The twentieth day of July is designated as “Neil Armstrong Day.”
  • Purpose of designation: Creates a formal statewide recognition of Neil Armstrong’s pioneering achievement in space exploration.

Who/what is affected

  • State recognition and observance: The designation applies to Ohio and its residents, as a statewide observance day.
  • No new administrative program or funding specified: The bill text does not establish funding, events, or required activities; it only designates the day.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the 136th General Assembly (2025-2026) by Senator Bill DeMora (sponsor) with a co-sponsor listed.
  • Action history:
    • Introduced: April 1, 2026
    • Referred to committee: April 15, 2026
  • Effective date: Not specified in the bill text. If enacted, the designation would typically become effective upon the bill’s passage and signing into law, or as otherwise stated in the enacted version.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Ceremonial significance: Provides a formal occasion for state-level recognition; could inform educational materials, commemorations, or public events related to Neil Armstrong and space exploration.
  • Practical impact: The bill does not mandate specific actions, programs, or funding. Any events or commemorations would be left to state agencies, local governments, schools, or private organizations.
  • Precedent: Adds to Ohio’s catalog of designated days or observances, potentially aligning with science, technology, or history-related awareness.

If you would like, I can compare SB 411 to similar designation bills in other states or provide a brief overview of potential commemorative activities that commonly accompany such designations.

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

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