To enact section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to designate October 1st as "761st Tank Battalion Day."
Summary
HB452 is a commemorative designation bill that would add a new section to the Ohio Revised Code establishing October 1st as "761st Tank Battalion Day." The measure does not create a regulatory program, benefit, or enforcement mechanism; instead, it formally recognizes the 761st Tank Battalion with an annual state observance date.
The bill’s practical effect is limited to state symbolic law. If enacted, it would place the designation in Chapter 5 of the Revised Code, which contains state holidays and commemorative days, and would give state government and the public a formal date to observe and honor the unit’s service and historical significance.
Impact
HB452 would amend Ohio law by enacting section 5.2322 of the Revised Code to add a new commemorative day on October 1st. The bill would not alter criminal, civil, tax, education, or benefits law, but would expand the list of officially recognized state observances and could be used by schools, veterans groups, and public institutions for remembrance activities or proclamations.
Sentiment
The available context suggests generally positive and noncontroversial sentiment. The bill has bipartisan-style sponsorship and cosponsorship and was referred to the House Veterans and Military Development Committee, indicating it is being treated as a veterans/historical recognition measure rather than a policy dispute. No votes or committee testimony are available, and nothing in the text suggests opposition.
Contention
There are no recorded committee transcripts or votes showing substantive disagreement. Any potential contention would likely be limited to the usual question in commemorative bills of whether a new state observance is necessary, but no specific objections, fiscal concerns, or competing viewpoints are documented in the available materials. The bill appears to be a straightforward recognition of the 761st Tank Battalion’s legacy.
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