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HR 411

Honoring the Washington High School boys basketball team on winning the 2026 Division II State Championship.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Matt Kishman

HB 411 formally honors Washington High School's boys basketball team as the 2026 Division II state champions.

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Bill Summary · HR 411

Summary of Ohio House Bill 411 (Session 136)

Title

Honoring the Washington High School boys basketball team on winning the 2026 Division II State Championship.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally recognize and honor the Washington High School boys basketball team for achieving victory in the 2026 Division II Ohio high school state championship.
  • The bill serves a ceremonial/recognition function, elevating the team’s accomplishment in a formal state record.

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation of Honor: The bill designates official recognition of Washington High School’s boys basketball team as Division II State Champions for the 2026 season.
  • Recognition Details: Presumably includes language praising the team’s achievement, leadership, and representation of the school and community (typical for “honor” bills), though specific language is not provided in the text excerpt.
  • Sponsor Information: Primary sponsors are Representatives Brian Lorenz and James M. Hoops, with co-sponsor Representative Josh Williams and additional support from Representative Matt Kishman.
  • Legislative Status: As introduced, the bill has progressed to adoption in the 2026 session (Action History shows “Adopted” on 2026-04-30), indicating it has passed its chamber(s) and awaits potential final steps such as enrollment and presentation to the Governor for signature to become an official act.

Affected Parties

  • Washington High School: Benefits from formal recognition of their championship achievement.
  • Washington High School Boys Basketball Team and Coaches: Primary recipients of the honor and public acknowledgment.
  • Washington, Ohio community and supporters: Local pride and a public record of achievement.
  • General public: Access to a formal accolade recognizing athletic excellence in Ohio high school sports.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Adopted as of April 30, 2026, in the Ohio General Assembly.
  • Process: Ceremonial bill that typically does not require funding or administrative impact beyond issuing a formal resolution or proclamation.
  • Local Impact Statement: Not required; described as having minimal cost, consistent with ceremonial recognitions that generally have little to no ongoing fiscal impact.

Additional Notes

  • The online legislative materials note that the online versions are not official; enrolled bills (the final version passed by the General Assembly) and the Governor’s approved acts are official.
  • The bill’s primary purpose is ceremonial recognition rather than creating new programs, funding, or regulatory changes.

Bottom Line

HB 411 is a ceremonial measure intended to publicly recognize and honor the Washington High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Division II state championship, reflecting the state’s appreciation for athletic achievement and school/community pride. The bill has been adopted in the 136th Ohio General Assembly session.

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

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