Prohibit unlawful removal of item used as a memorial for the dead
Summary
To amend section 2909.05 of the Revised Code to prohibit the unlawful removal of any item or adornment from any tomb, monument, gravestone, or other similar structure that is used as a memorial for the dead.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Glassburn
DDemocratic
Co
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
Co
Terrence Upchurch
DDemocratic
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