SB 139 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Designate Judge Nathaniel R. Jones Day

SB 139 designates May 13 as "Judge Nathaniel R. Jones Day" in Ohio. The bill creates a ceremonial observance to honor Judge Nathaniel R. Jones, a civil rights attorney, judge, and law professor born on that date in Youngstown, Ohio. It does not create new legal requirements or affect any individuals or policies. The bill is purely commemorative, recognizing Jones' contributions to civil rights. The designation would be added to Ohio's Revised Code as section 5.295.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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