SB 335 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Make Election Day a holiday

SB 335 would designate Election Day (the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November) as a paid legal holiday for state employees and close state offices on that day. The bill amends Ohio's Revised Code to add Election Day to the list of recognized legal holidays, meaning state government operations would be suspended, and employees would receive paid time off. This change directly affects all state employees, county employees covered under state vacation policies, and public offices required to close on legal holidays. The bill does not alter voting procedures or eligibility but ensures Election Day is treated as a standard paid holiday under existing state holiday rules.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
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Dec 17, 2025
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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