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Committee hears bill to name Superman Ohio's official superhero when character enters public domain
Summary
Representatives Matthews and Upchurch testified for House Bill 2 70 to designate Superman as Ohio's official superhero once the character enters the public domain (cited as 2034), framing the measure as a tourism and cultural recognition effort; members asked about public-domain timing and how tourism agencies would implement the designation.
Representatives Adam Matthews and Terrence Upchurch presented House Bill 2 70 to the House General Government Committee, saying the bill would designate Superman as Ohio's official superhero once the character becomes part of the public domain.
"One of Ohio's most notable cultural exports, Superman originated in Cleveland," a sponsor…
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