Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 768: Provide publicly funded child care to certain child care staff
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 768 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on March 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provide publicly funded child care to certain child care staff. Primary sponsor: Erika White (Democratic), Ashley Bryant Bailey (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 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 5104.30 and 5104.34 and to enact section 5104.342 of the Revised Code to provide publicly funded child care benefits to certain child care staff members and to make an appropriation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erika White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Ashley Bryant Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Munira Abdullahi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Karen Brownlee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Dontavius Jarrells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Joe Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Tristan Rader | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Elgin Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Allison Russo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Veronica Sims | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Anita Somani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Bride Sweeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Desireè Tims | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“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