Senate Approves Bill Naming the Buckeye Ohio’s State Candy, Corrects Latin Name

Nov 19, 2025

The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 247 to designate the Buckeye as the state candy and correct the Latin name of the Buckeye tree; the measure passed 32‑1 after sponsor remarks noting community support and committee review.

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The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 247 to designate the Buckeye as Ohio’s official state candy and to correct the Latin name for the Buckeye tree in the Revised Code.

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