Reps. Lear and Williams Introduce 'Natural Family Month' Designation

State Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) recently introduced House Bill 262 – legislation that designates the weeks between Mother's Day and Father's Day as "Natural Family Month."

"At a time when marriage is trending downward and young couples are often choosing to remain childless, it's important for the State of Ohio to make a statement that marriage and families are the cornerstone of civil society, and absolutely imperative if we want to maintain a healthy and stable Republic," said Representative Lear.

“With America facing declining birth rates and a shrinking population, we can no longer afford to ignore the foundational role that strong families play in sustaining our future,” said Representative Williams. “H.B. 262 is about more than policy—it’s about promoting the economic and social stability that comes from raising children in healthy, two-parent households. We must use every tool at our disposal to support the families that are building the next generation of Americans.”

The U.S. birthrate recently fell to 1.7% – below the replacement level of 2.1%. This legislation highlights that marriage and creating a family is a positive goal and calls on the state to support the creation of strong, stable families for the good of Ohio’s future. 

House Bill 262 awaits a committee assignment.