Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 647: Regards publicly funded child care, the Child Care Cred Program
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 647 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards publicly funded child care, the Child Care Cred Program. Primary sponsor: Phil Plummer (Republican), Tom Young (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 30, 2026): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 5104.042, 5104.30, 5104.32, and 5104.34 and to enact section 109.44 of the Revised Code and to amend Sections 423.10, as subsequently amended, and 423.105 of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly to revise the law governing the publicly funded child care program, modify an appropriation for the Child Care Cred Program, and to make an appropriation for a data analytics project.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Plummer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Andrea White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced
- Passed
- Reported - Substitute
- Referred to committee
- Introduced