Ohio’s Official English Bill Referred to Committee

A bill that would designate English as the state’s official language has been referred to committee in the Ohio House of Representatives.

If signed into law, H.B. 825 would designate English as the official language of government operations in Ohio, making it the 33rd state to codify Official English.

This is a positive development and tracks with growing enthusiasm for Official English policies, including President Trump’s executive order mandating English as the official language of government operations.

Official English is a common-sense policy that improves consistency across agencies, cuts down on spending tied to costly translation services, and provides a sense of unity for all Americans.

At ProEnglish, we’re closely monitoring this bill and we continue to work towards its advancement through the legislative process.