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HR 350

Recognize June as Fidelity Month in Ohio

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kevin Ritter and 1 co-sponsor

Ohio would officially recognize June as Fidelity Month through a ceremonial state resolution with no binding legal requirements or enforced outcomes.

Introduced and Referred to Committee
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Bill Summary · HR 350

Legislative bill overview

HR 350 proposes to designate June as "Fidelity Month" in Ohio through a state resolution. This is a ceremonial measure that recognizes and promotes awareness of fidelity as a value during the specified month, with no binding legal requirements or regulatory changes.

Why is this important

Designating months for specific themes is a common legislative practice used to raise public awareness and encourage community engagement around particular values or causes. However, the practical impact of such resolutions is largely symbolic, as they do not create enforceable policies, allocate funding, or mandate specific governmental actions.

Potential points of contention

  • Vagueness of purpose: The bill's exact goals and intended outcomes for promoting "fidelity" are unclear and could mean different things to different constituencies (marital fidelity, loyalty, trustworthiness, etc.)
  • Symbolic vs. substantive value: Critics may argue that ceremonial resolutions consume legislative time and resources without addressing concrete policy problems
  • Lack of implementation details: The resolution provides no mechanism for how the state would actually promote or observe Fidelity Month beyond designation

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

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