As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session H. B. No. 270

2025-2026

Representatives Mathews, A., Upchurch

To enact section 5.079 of the Revised Code to adopt Superman as the official superhero of the state.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 1. That section 5.079 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:

Sec. 5.079. Beginning on April 18, 2033, in recognition of the cultural significance of "Superman" entering the public domain, the character "Superman" is adopted as the official superhero of the state. The first publication including the character Superman occurred on April 18, 1938.