Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 7: Make certain caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Make certain caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care. Primary sponsor: Andrea White (Republican), Sharon A. Ray. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): Reported - Amended.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend section 5104.30 and to enact section 5104.302 of the Revised Code to make foster caregivers and kinship caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Sharon A. Ray | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported - Amended
- Referred to committee
- Introduced