HB 418 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Correct the Latin name of the Buckeye, the state tree

HB 418 corrects the scientific name of Ohio's state tree (the buckeye) in state law from an incorrect spelling to its proper Latin name, *Aesculus glabra*. This is a technical correction to the Revised Code, specifically amending section 5.05. The bill does not create new policies or affect any individuals, groups, or government functions. It solely updates a factual error in existing statutory language.
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Last action Sep 15, 2025
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