Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR 439 — Recognizing Water Safety Month

Last action — Introduced and Referred to Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill designates May 2026 as Water Safety Month in Ohio.

HR 439 recognizes May 2026 as Water Safety Month in Ohio to promote awareness about drowning prevention and water safety education. The resolution highlights the importance of swimming as a life-saving skill and the need for education and preparedness to reduce drowning incidents.

Summary

Recognizing Water Safety Month.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 439 do?
Recognizing Water Safety Month.
Who sponsors HR 439?
HR 439 is sponsored by Brian Lorenz (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 439?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 439?
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