Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day
Legislative Analysis Report Designate Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day
1. Primary Purpose of the Bill
This bill establishes September 19 as 'Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day' to increase public awareness about stillbirth and promote prevention efforts.
HealthPublic Awareness
2. Changes to Existing Law
ORC Sec. 5.2471 Creates a new section in the Ohio Revised Code to officially designate September 19 of each year as 'Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day'.
3. Key Information for Citizens
🗳️ What You Need to Know
- September 19 is designated as Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day.
- This day is meant to raise awareness and does not affect school or business operations.
4. Entities Affected
- Expectant parents
- Healthcare professionals
- Health advocacy groups
5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement
Penalties & Mandates: Not applicable
Implementation Timeline: Not applicable
6. Estimated Fiscal Impact
State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
Not applicable
Net Annual Fiscal Effect
Not applicable
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Primary Sponsors
Cecil Thomas
District
25
Chamber
House of Representatives
Party
Democrat
Adam Holmes
District
97
Chamber
House of Representatives
Party
Republican
Co-Sponsors
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Status Changes
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Jan 28 2025
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Referred to committee
Feb 19 2025
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Sent To The Governor
May 16 2025
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Signed By The Governor
May 28 2025
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Documents
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