Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 902: Enact the Fostering Sibling Success Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 902 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Fostering Sibling Success Act. Primary sponsor: Dontavius Jarrells (Democratic), Riordan McClain (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 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 2151.011, 2151.411, 2151.412, 2151.416, 2151.417, 2151.4122, 2151.424, and 5103.161; to enact new sections 2151.4115, 2151.4116, 2151.4117, 2151.4118, 2151.4119, and 2151.4120 and section 2151.317; and to repeal sections 2151.4115, 2151.4116, 2151.4117, 2151.4118, 2151.4119, 2151.4120, and 2151.4121 of the Revised Code to enact the "Fostering Sibling Success Act" regarding the rights of sibling youths in foster care and to provide for continuation of a child's placement and limit kinship preference in foster care.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dontavius Jarrells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Riordan McClain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Melanie Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Tristan Rader | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Dan Troy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Terrence Upchurch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“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