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HB402 • 2026

Declare Cleveland Metroparks as Ohio's Emerald Necklace

Declare Cleveland Metroparks as Ohio's Emerald Necklace

Passed Legislature

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Sponsor
Sean P. Brennan
Last action
Official status
As Introduced
Effective date
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Declare Cleveland Metroparks as Ohio's Emerald Necklace

To enact section 5.092 of the Revised Code to declare the Cleveland Metroparks system as "Ohio's Emerald Necklace."

What This Bill Does

  • To enact section 5.092 of the Revised Code to declare the Cleveland Metroparks system as "Ohio's Emerald Necklace."

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Bill History

  1. Ohio Legislature

    As Introduced

Official Summary Text

To enact section 5.092 of the Revised Code to declare the Cleveland Metroparks system as "Ohio's Emerald Necklace."

Current Bill Text

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As Introduced

136th
General Assembly

Regular
Session
H. B. No. 402

2025-2026

Representatives Brennan, Dovilla

To
enact section 5.092 of the Revised Code
to
declare the Cleveland Metroparks system as "Ohio's Emerald
Necklace."

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

Section
1.
That
section 5.092 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:

Sec.
5.092.
(A)
The Cleveland metroparks system is declared to be "Ohio's
Emerald Necklace" for all of the following reasons:

(1)
To acknowledge the system as a nationally recognized network of
natural spaces, trails, waterways, and recreational amenities
spanning more than twenty-five thousand acres across northeast Ohio;

(2)
To honor the system's encircling layout of green spaces that preserve
natural beauty and provide public access to nature, outdoor
recreation, and environmental education;

(3)
In recognition of the system's significant contribution to the
quality of life, public health, ecological resilience, and tourism in
northeast Ohio;

(4)
In appreciation of the system, which serves over nineteen million
recreational visitors annually, and for being an economic and
cultural asset to this state.

(B)
It is the intent of the general assembly that this designation
promotes continued appreciation, stewardship, and investment in this
state's natural heritage and public park systems.

(C)
The designation described in this section is honorary in nature and
shall not require the expenditure of state funds for signage or other
materials unless otherwise agreed upon by public or private entities.