Observing World Sight Day in Ohio, October 9, 2025.
HR 257 is a ceremonial bill designating October 9, 2025, as "World Sight Day" in Ohio. It directs the state to recognize this day to raise awareness about vision health and eye care. The bill has no funding, regulatory, or policy effects - it is purely symbolic and does not impact any programs, services, or individuals. (HR 257, Official Abstract: "Observing World Sight Day in Ohio, October 9, 2025.")
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 1, 2025
Last action Oct 1, 2025
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The bill text underwent significant formatting and line break changes without any substantive policy modifications. The content, including all WHEREAS clauses, the RESOLVED clause, and the resolution's purpose (observing World Sight Day on October 9, 2025), remains identical to the original version.
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Text formatting was restructured with different line breaks and spacing, but all original language and meaning were preserved.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Oct 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Jean Schmidt
RRepublican
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