Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 647 — Regards publicly funded child care, the Child Care Cred Program

Last action — Introduced

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

Upgrade to see the exact probability and what's driving it.

A statistical estimate from our own model of past outcomes — an insight, not a guarantee. Policymaking is volatile.

Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill revises laws for publicly funded child care and the Child Care Cred Program.

This bill amends existing laws related to publicly funded child care and allocates funds for the Child Care Cred Program and a data analytics project. It updates regulations and modifies appropriations to improve the child care system.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may result in improved access and support for families needing public child care assistance.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HB 647 simplifies and focuses on changes to the law governing publicly funded child care programs by consolidating amendments and removing the provision for a data analytics project. Importantly, it now includes new sections that clarify definitions relating to child care management. This matters because it streamlines the framework for child care, making it easier for providers to understand and comply with the regulations, ultimately benefiting families who rely on these services.

→
Previous
Latest
As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
As Passed by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
Representatives White, A., Fowler Arthur To amend sections 5104.01, 5104.30, 5104.32, 1 5104.34, 5104.38, and 5104.53 and to enact 2 sections 5104.321 and 5104.45 of the Revised 3 Code to revise the law governing the publicly 4 funded child care program.
Representatives White, A., Fowler Arthur, Abrams, Bird, Brennan, Click, Daniels, Deeter, Fischer, Holmes, Johnson, Mathews, A., Mathews, T., Miller, K., Newman, Peterson, Roemer, Santucci, Sigrist, Williams, Willis To amend sections 5104.01, 5104.30, 5104.32, 1 5104.34, 5104.38, and 5104.53 and to enact 2 sections 5104.321 and 5104.45 of the Revised 3 Code to revise the law governing the publicly 4 funded child care program.
14 (C) "Authorized representative" means an individual 15 employed by a center, type A home, or approved child day camp 16 that is owned by a person other than an individual and who is 17 authorized by the owner to do all of the following:
14 (C) "Authorized representative" means an individual 15 employed by a center, type A home, or approved child day camp 16 that is owned by a person other than an individual and who is 17 Sub.
18 Sub.
647 Page 2 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (1) Communicate on the owner's behalf;
647 Page 2 As Passed by the House authorized by the owner to do all of the following:
18 (1) Communicate on the owner's behalf;
44 (G) "Chartered nonpublic school" means a school that meets 45 standards for nonpublic schools prescribed by the director of 46 Sub.
44 (G) "Chartered nonpublic school" means a school that meets 45 Sub.
647 Page 3 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee education and workforce for nonpublic schools pursuant to 47 section 3301.07 of the Revised Code.
647 Page 3 As Passed by the House standards for nonpublic schools prescribed by the director of 46 education and workforce for nonpublic schools pursuant to 47 section 3301.07 of the Revised Code.
69 (5) By a provider required by this chapter to be licensed 70 or approved by the department of children and youth, certified 71 by a county department of job and family services, or under 72 contract with the department to provide publicly funded child 73 care as described in section 5104.32 of the Revised Code.
69 (5) By a provider required by this chapter to be licensed 70 or approved by the department of children and youth, certified 71 by a county department of job and family services, or under 72 contract with the department to provide publicly funded child 73 Sub.
74 Sub.
647 Page 4 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (L) "Child care center" and "center" mean any place that 75 is not the permanent residence of the licensee or administrator 76 in which child care or publicly funded child care is provided 77 for seven or more children at one time.
647 Page 4 As Passed by the House care as described in section 5104.32 of the Revised Code.
74 (L) "Child care center" and "center" mean any place that 75 is not the permanent residence of the licensee or administrator 76 in which child care or publicly funded child care is provided 77 for seven or more children at one time.
100 (M) "Child care resource and referral service 101 organization" means a community-based nonprofit organization 102 Sub.
100 (M) "Child care resource and referral service 101 Sub.
647 Page 5 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee that provides child care resource and referral services but not 103 child care.
647 Page 5 As Passed by the House organization" means a community-based nonprofit organization 102 that provides child care resource and referral services but not 103 child care.
126 (9) Provision of written educational materials to 127 caretaker parents and informational resources to child care 128 providers;
126 (9) Provision of written educational materials to 127 caretaker parents and informational resources to child care 128 Sub.
129 Sub.
647 Page 6 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (10) Coordination of services among child care resource 130 and referral service organizations to assist in developing and 131 maintaining a statewide system of child care resource and 132 referral services if required by the department of children and 133 youth;
647 Page 6 As Passed by the House providers;
129 (10) Coordination of services among child care resource 130 and referral service organizations to assist in developing and 131 maintaining a statewide system of child care resource and 132 referral services if required by the department of children and 133 youth;
155 (2) Is assigned specific working hours or duties in a 156 child care center, type A family child care home, licensed type 157 B family child care home, or approved child day camp.
155 (2) Is assigned specific working hours or duties in a 156 Sub.
158 Sub.
647 Page 7 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (S) "Employer" means a person, firm, institution, 159 organization, or agency that operates a child care center, type 160 A family child care home, licensed type B family child care 161 home, or approved child day camp subject to licensure or 162 approval under this chapter.
647 Page 7 As Passed by the House child care center, type A family child care home, licensed type 157 B family child care home, or approved child day camp.
158 (S) "Employer" means a person, firm, institution, 159 organization, or agency that operates a child care center, type 160 A family child care home, licensed type B family child care 161 home, or approved child day camp subject to licensure or 162 approval under this chapter.
185 (V)(W) "Home education" has the same meaning as in section 186 3321.042 of the Revised Code.
185 Sub.
187 Sub.
647 Page 8 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (W)(X) "Home education learning pod" means a voluntary 188 association of parents who direct their children's education 189 through home education and includes the following 190 characteristics:
647 Page 8 As Passed by the House (V)(W) "Home education" has the same meaning as in section 186 3321.042 of the Revised Code.
187 (W)(X) "Home education learning pod" means a voluntary 188 association of parents who direct their children's education 189 through home education and includes the following 190 characteristics:
213 (Z)(AA) "Indicator checklist" means an inspection tool, 214 used in conjunction with an instrument-based program monitoring 215 Sub.
213 Sub.
647 Page 9 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee information system, that contains selected licensing 216 requirements that are statistically reliable indicators or 217 predictors of a child care center's, type A family child care 218 home's, or licensed type B family child care home's compliance 219 with licensing requirements.
647 Page 9 As Passed by the House (Z)(AA) "Indicator checklist" means an inspection tool, 214 used in conjunction with an instrument-based program monitoring 215 information system, that contains selected licensing 216 requirements that are statistically reliable indicators or 217 predictors of a child care center's, type A family child care 218 home's, or licensed type B family child care home's compliance 219 with licensing requirements.
236 (DD)(EE) "License capacity" means the maximum number in 237 each age category of children who may be cared for in a child 238 care center, type A family child care home, or licensed type B 239 family child care home at one time as determined by the director 240 of children and youth considering building occupancy limits 241 established by the department of commerce, amount of available 242 indoor floor space and outdoor play space, and amount of 243 available play equipment, materials, and supplies.
236 (DD)(EE) "License capacity" means the maximum number in 237 each age category of children who may be cared for in a child 238 care center, type A family child care home, or licensed type B 239 family child care home at one time as determined by the director 240 of children and youth considering building occupancy limits 241 established by the department of commerce, amount of available 242 indoor floor space and outdoor play space, and amount of 243 Sub.
244 Sub.
647 Page 10 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (EE)(FF) "Licensed child care program" means any of the 245 following:
647 Page 10 As Passed by the House available play equipment, materials, and supplies.
244 (EE)(FF) "Licensed child care program" means any of the 245 following:
268 (II)(JJ) "Misuse of public funds" means intentional or 269 repeated improper billing, expenditure, receipt, or retention of 270 publicly funded child care payments in violation of this chapter 271 or rules adopted under it.
268 (II)(JJ) "Misuse of public funds" means intentional or 269 repeated improper billing, expenditure, receipt, or retention of 270 publicly funded child care payments in violation of this chapter 271 Sub.
272 Sub.
647 Page 11 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (KK) "Operate a child day camp" means to operate, 273 establish, manage, conduct, or maintain a child day camp.
647 Page 11 As Passed by the House or rules adopted under it.
272 (KK) "Operate a child day camp" means to operate, 273 establish, manage, conduct, or maintain a child day camp.
299 (NN)(PP) "Preschool-age child" means a child who is three 300 years old or older but is not a school-age child.
299 (NN)(PP) "Preschool-age child" means a child who is three 300 Sub.
301 Sub.
647 Page 12 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (OO)(QQ) "Protective child care" means publicly funded 302 child care for the direct care and protection of a child to whom 303 all of the following apply:
647 Page 12 As Passed by the House years old or older but is not a school-age child.
301 (OO)(QQ) "Protective child care" means publicly funded 302 child care for the direct care and protection of a child to whom 303 all of the following apply:
Show all 116 changed rows (76 more)
Previous
Latest
325 (RR)(TT) "School-age child" means a child who is enrolled 326 in or is eligible to be enrolled in a grade of kindergarten or 327 above but is less than fifteen years old or, in the case of a 328 child who is receiving special needs child care, is less than 329 eighteen years old.
325 (RR)(TT) "School-age child" means a child who is enrolled 326 in or is eligible to be enrolled in a grade of kindergarten or 327 above but is less than fifteen years old or, in the case of a 328 child who is receiving special needs child care, is less than 329 Sub.
330 Sub.
647 Page 13 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (SS)(UU) "Serious risk noncompliance" means a licensure or 331 certification rule violation that leads to a great risk of harm 332 to, or death of, a child, and is observable, not inferable.
647 Page 13 As Passed by the House eighteen years old.
330 (SS)(UU) "Serious risk noncompliance" means a licensure or 331 certification rule violation that leads to a great risk of harm 332 to, or death of, a child, and is observable, not inferable.
In counting 358 children for the purposes of this division, any children under 359 Sub.
In counting 358 Sub.
647 Page 14 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee six years of age who are related to a licensee, administrator, 360 or employee and who are on the premises of the type A home shall 361 be counted.
647 Page 14 As Passed by the House children for the purposes of this division, any children under 359 six years of age who are related to a licensee, administrator, 360 or employee and who are on the premises of the type A home shall 361 be counted.
387 (4) A family receiving publicly funded child care on 388 Sub.
387 Sub.
647 Page 15 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee October 1, 1997, until the family's income reaches one hundred 389 fifty per cent of the federal poverty line;
647 Page 15 As Passed by the House (4) A family receiving publicly funded child care on 388 October 1, 1997, until the family's income reaches one hundred 389 fifty per cent of the federal poverty line;
415 (1) The department may use the federal funds to hire staff 416 to prepare any rules required under this chapter and to 417 Sub.
415 (1) The department may use the federal funds to hire staff 416 Sub.
647 Page 16 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee administer and coordinate federal and state funding for publicly 418 funded child care.
647 Page 16 As Passed by the House to prepare any rules required under this chapter and to 417 administer and coordinate federal and state funding for publicly 418 funded child care.
The department shall encourage the 444 development of suitable child care designed to accommodate the 445 Sub.
The department shall encourage the 444 Sub.
647 Page 17 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee special needs of migrant workers.
647 Page 17 As Passed by the House development of suitable child care designed to accommodate the 445 special needs of migrant workers.
473 (b) Establish an enhanced payment rate for providers who 474 Sub.
473 Sub.
647 Page 18 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee enroll children whose provide child care for caretaker parents 475 who work nontraditional hours;
647 Page 18 As Passed by the House (b) Establish an enhanced payment rate for providers who 474 enroll children whose provide child care for caretaker parents 475 who work nontraditional hours;
All contracts for publicly 499 funded child care shall be contingent upon the availability of 500 state and federal funds.
All contracts for publicly 499 funded child care shall be contingent upon the availability of 500 Sub.
The department shall prescribe a 501 Sub.
647 Page 19 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee standard form to be used for all contracts for the purchase of 502 publicly funded child care, regardless of the source of public 503 funds used to purchase the child care.
647 Page 19 As Passed by the House state and federal funds.
The department shall prescribe a 501 standard form to be used for all contracts for the purchase of 502 publicly funded child care, regardless of the source of public 503 funds used to purchase the child care.
528 (3) That the provider, other than a border state child 529 care provider, shall continue to be licensed, approved, or 530 certified pursuant to this chapter and shall comply with all 531 Sub.
528 (3) That the provider, other than a border state child 529 care provider, shall continue to be licensed, approved, or 530 Sub.
647 Page 20 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee standards and other requirements in this chapter and in rules 532 adopted pursuant to this chapter for maintaining the provider's 533 license, approval, or certification;
647 Page 20 As Passed by the House certified pursuant to this chapter and shall comply with all 531 standards and other requirements in this chapter and in rules 532 adopted pursuant to this chapter for maintaining the provider's 533 license, approval, or certification;
557 (a) Use or have possession of a personal identification 558 number or password issued to a caretaker parent under the 559 automated child care system;
557 (a) Use or have possession of a personal identification 558 number or password issued to a caretaker parent under the 559 Sub.
560 Sub.
647 Page 21 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (b) Falsify child attendance or enrollment records;
647 Page 21 As Passed by the House automated child care system;
560 (b) Falsify child attendance or enrollment records;
588 (ii) The thirty-day period described in division (L) of 589 Sub.
588 Sub.
647 Page 22 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee section 5104.38 of the Revised Code.
647 Page 22 As Passed by the House (ii) The thirty-day period described in division (L) of 589 section 5104.38 of the Revised Code.
616 (F) If the department has evidence that a provider has 617 employed an individual who is ineligible for employment under 618 Sub.
616 (F) If the department has evidence that a provider has 617 Sub.
647 Page 23 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee section 5104.013 of the Revised Code and the provider has not 619 released the individual from employment upon notice that the 620 individual is ineligible, the department may terminate 621 immediately the contract entered into under this section to 622 provide publicly funded child care entered into under this 623 section.
647 Page 23 As Passed by the House employed an individual who is ineligible for employment under 618 section 5104.013 of the Revised Code and the provider has not 619 released the individual from employment upon notice that the 620 individual is ineligible, the department may terminate 621 immediately the contract entered into under this section to 622 provide publicly funded child care entered into under this 623 section.
645 (C) The department shall not recognize a full-time plus 646 authorization.
645 (C) The department shall not recognize a full-time plus 646 Sub.
647 Sub.
647 Page 24 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (D) Unless evidence demonstrates and the department has 648 reason to suspect waste, fraud, or abuse on the part of a 649 provider or caretaker parent, the department may allow a 650 provider to use an eligible absent day when care cannot be 651 provided due to an emergency or other circumstance beyond the 652 provider's control, which prevented the provider from operating 653 on a day that the child was authorized and scheduled to receive 654 care.
647 Page 24 As Passed by the House authorization.
647 (D) Unless evidence demonstrates and the department has 648 reason to suspect waste, fraud, or abuse on the part of a 649 provider or caretaker parent, the department may allow a 650 provider to use an eligible absent day when care cannot be 651 provided due to an emergency or other circumstance beyond the 652 provider's control, which prevented the provider from operating 653 on a day that the child was authorized and scheduled to receive 654 care.
668 To the extent permitted by federal law, the county 669 department may make all determinations of eligibility for 670 publicly funded child care, may contract with child care 671 providers or child care resource and referral service 672 organizations for the providers or resource and referral service 673 organizations to make all or any part of the determinations, and 674 may contract with child care providers or child care resource 675 and referral service organizations for the providers or resource 676 and referral service organizations to collect specified 677 information for use by the county department in making 678 Sub.
668 To the extent permitted by federal law, the county 669 department may make all determinations of eligibility for 670 publicly funded child care, may contract with child care 671 providers or child care resource and referral service 672 organizations for the providers or resource and referral service 673 organizations to make all or any part of the determinations, and 674 may contract with child care providers or child care resource 675 and referral service organizations for the providers or resource 676 Sub.
647 Page 25 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee determinations.
647 Page 25 As Passed by the House and referral service organizations to collect specified 677 information for use by the county department in making 678 determinations.
In accordance with those 707 rules, the state department shall monitor eligibility 708 determinations made by county departments of job and family 709 Sub.
In accordance with those 707 Sub.
647 Page 26 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee services and shall direct any entity that is not in compliance 710 with this division or any rule adopted under this division to 711 implement corrective action specified by the department.
647 Page 26 As Passed by the House rules, the state department shall monitor eligibility 708 determinations made by county departments of job and family 709 services and shall direct any entity that is not in compliance 710 with this division or any rule adopted under this division to 711 implement corrective action specified by the department.
730 (b) If a caretaker parent who has been determined eligible 731 to receive publicly funded child care no longer meets the 732 requirements of division (A)(2)(a)(ii) of this section, the 733 caretaker parent may continue to receive publicly funded child 734 care for a period of at least three but not more than four 735 months not to extend beyond the caretaker parent's eligibility 736 period.
730 (b) If a caretaker parent who has been determined eligible 731 to receive publicly funded child care no longer meets the 732 requirements of division (A)(2)(a)(ii) of this section, the 733 caretaker parent may continue to receive publicly funded child 734 care for a period of at least three but not more than four 735 months not to extend beyond the caretaker parent's eligibility 736 Sub.
737 (c) If a child turns thirteen, or if a child receiving 738 Sub.
647 Page 27 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee special needs child care turns eighteen, during the eligibility 739 period, the caretaker parent may continue to receive publicly 740 funded child care until the end of that eligibility period.
647 Page 27 As Passed by the House period.
737 (c) If a child turns thirteen, or if a child receiving 738 special needs child care turns eighteen, during the eligibility 739 period, the caretaker parent may continue to receive publicly 740 funded child care until the end of that eligibility period.
764 (b) The assistance group's income is not more than one 765 hundred fifty per cent of the federal poverty line.
764 (b) The assistance group's income is not more than one 765 Sub.
766 An assistance group ineligible to participate in the Ohio 767 Sub.
647 Page 28 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee works first program pursuant to section 5101.83 or section 768 5107.16 of the Revised Code is not eligible for transitional 769 child care.
647 Page 28 As Passed by the House hundred fifty per cent of the federal poverty line.
766 An assistance group ineligible to participate in the Ohio 767 works first program pursuant to section 5101.83 or section 768 5107.16 of the Revised Code is not eligible for transitional 769 child care.
794 (1) The child needs additional care during non-traditional 795 hours;
794 Sub.
796 Sub.
647 Page 29 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (2) The child needs to change providers in the middle of 797 the week, for a period not more than one week, and the hours of 798 care provided by the providers do not overlap;
647 Page 29 As Passed by the House (1) The child needs additional care during non-traditional 795 hours;
796 (2) The child needs to change providers in the middle of 797 the week, for a period not more than one week, and the hours of 798 care provided by the providers do not overlap;
820 To be eligible for one or more such extensions from the 821 thirty-day limit, the caretaker parent shall demonstrate to the 822 department that the family's education, training, or employment 823 schedule continues to be impacted, as described in division (E) 824 (3) of this section.
820 To be eligible for one or more such extensions from the 821 thirty-day limit, the caretaker parent shall demonstrate to the 822 department that the family's education, training, or employment 823 Sub.
825 Sub.
647 Page 30 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (F) As used in this section, "maximum income eligibility 826 limit" means the amount of income specified in rules adopted 827 under division (A) of section 5104.38 of the Revised Code.
647 Page 30 As Passed by the House schedule continues to be impacted, as described in division (E) 824 (3) of this section.
825 (F) As used in this section, "maximum income eligibility 826 limit" means the amount of income specified in rules adopted 827 under division (A) of section 5104.38 of the Revised Code.
853 (C) A formula for determining the amount of state and 854 federal funds appropriated for publicly funded child care that 855 Sub.
853 Sub.
647 Page 31 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee may be allocated to a county department to use for 856 administrative purposes;
647 Page 31 As Passed by the House (C) A formula for determining the amount of state and 854 federal funds appropriated for publicly funded child care that 855 may be allocated to a county department to use for 856 administrative purposes;
880 (K) If the director establishes a different payment rate 881 under division (E)(3)(d) of section 5104.30 of the Revised Code, 882 standards and procedures for determining the amount of the 883 Sub.
880 (K) If the director establishes a different payment rate 881 Sub.
647 Page 32 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee higher payment that is to be issued to a child care provider 884 based on the special needs of the child being served;
647 Page 32 As Passed by the House under division (E)(3)(d) of section 5104.30 of the Revised Code, 882 standards and procedures for determining the amount of the 883 higher payment that is to be issued to a child care provider 884 based on the special needs of the child being served;
907 (B) As soon as practicable after the attorney general 908 completes an investigation into the matter as described in 909 division (A) of this section and that investigation yields 910 credible findings of criminal or improper activity, which may 911 relate to waste, fraud, and abuse, the attorney general shall 912 share the investigation's findings with the prosecuting attorney 913 Sub.
907 (B) As soon as practicable after the attorney general 908 completes an investigation into the matter as described in 909 division (A) of this section and that investigation yields 910 credible findings of criminal or improper activity, which may 911 Sub.
647 Page 33 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee having jurisdiction of the matter.
647 Page 33 As Passed by the House relate to waste, fraud, and abuse, the attorney general shall 912 share the investigation's findings with the prosecuting attorney 913 having jurisdiction of the matter.
940 (E) The attorney general may initiate and prosecute any 941 necessary criminal or civil action after either of the 942 following:
940 (E) The attorney general may initiate and prosecute any 941 Sub.
943 Sub.
647 Page 34 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (1) The prosecuting attorney shares the findings and 944 information as described in division (D) of this section;
647 Page 34 As Passed by the House necessary criminal or civil action after either of the 942 following:
943 (1) The prosecuting attorney shares the findings and 944 information as described in division (D) of this section;
Subject to available 967 funds, the program shall support and invest in early learning 968 and development programs operating in this state by awarding 969 grants to programs that meet the conditions of this section in 970 an amount that corresponds to the number of eligible children 971 served by the programs.
Subject to available 967 funds, the program shall support and invest in early learning 968 and development programs operating in this state by awarding 969 Sub.
972 Sub.
647 Page 35 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (C) To be eligible for a grant under this section, an 973 early learning and development program shall meet each of the 974 following conditions:
647 Page 35 As Passed by the House grants to programs that meet the conditions of this section in 970 an amount that corresponds to the number of eligible children 971 served by the programs.
972 (C) To be eligible for a grant under this section, an 973 early learning and development program shall meet each of the 974 following conditions:
996 (c) The child is homeless as described in division (V) of 997 section 5104.01 of the Revised Code.
996 (c) The child is homeless as described in division (V) of 997 Sub.
998 (2) The child is a citizen of the United States or a 999 qualified alien.
1000 Sub.
647 Page 36 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (3) The child meets any other eligibility condition 1001 specified by the department in rules adopted under this section.
647 Page 36 As Passed by the House section 5104.01 of the Revised Code.
998 (2) The child is a citizen of the United States or a 999 qualified alien.
1000 (3) The child meets any other eligibility condition 1001 specified by the department in rules adopted under this section.
1025 (4) In the event funds are distributed in error under the 1026 program, methods by which the department may recover those 1027 funds.
1025 Sub.
1028 Sub.
647 Page 37 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee (G) The award of an early childhood education grant under 1029 this section shall not be considered publicly funded child care 1030 or a family services program.
647 Page 37 As Passed by the House (4) In the event funds are distributed in error under the 1026 program, methods by which the department may recover those 1027 funds.
1028 (G) The award of an early childhood education grant under 1029 this section shall not be considered publicly funded child care 1030 or a family services program.
⬇ Download PDF
View plain text versions (3)

Action History

  1. As Passed by the House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 133 →

"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Reported

Failed 12 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 3100
Total 12100
% of votes cast 92%8%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Nay
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Passed

Passed 87 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 27500
Republican 60200
Total 87700
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (94)
Member Party Vote
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Nay
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Bride Rose Sweeney Democratic Yea
C. Allison Russo Democratic Yea
Cecil Thomas Democratic Yea
Chris Glassburn Democratic Yea
Christine Cockley Democratic Nay
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Daniel P. Troy Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic Yea
Elgin Rogers, Jr. Democratic Yea
Eric Synenberg Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Nay
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Joseph A. Miller, III Democratic Yea
Juanita O. Brent Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Latyna M. Humphrey Democratic Yea
Lauren McNally Democratic Nay
Mark Sigrist Democratic Yea
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe Democratic Yea
Michele Grim Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. Democratic Yea
Rachel B. Baker Democratic Yea
Sean P. Brennan Democratic Yea
Terrence Upchurch Democratic Yea
Tristan Rader Democratic Nay
Veronica R. Sims Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Adam Mathews Republican Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Angela N. King Republican Yea
Bernard Willis Republican Yea
Beth Lear Republican Yea
Bill Roemer Republican Yea
Brian Lampton Republican Yea
Brian Lorenz Republican Yea
Brian Stewart Republican Yea
Cindy Abrams Republican Yea
D. J. Swearingen Republican Yea
David Thomas Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Haraz N. Ghanbari Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Jack K. Daniels Republican Yea
James M. Hoops Republican Yea
Jamie Callender Republican Yea
Jason Stephens Republican Yea
Jean Schmidt Republican Yea
Jeff LaRe Republican Yea
Jim Thomas Republican Yea
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Johnathan Newman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Justin Pizzulli Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Kevin D. Miller Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Levi Dean Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Mark Hiner Republican Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Matthew Kishman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Meredith Craig Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Michelle Teska Republican Nay
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Monica Robb Blasdel Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Rodney Creech Republican Yea
Ron Ferguson Republican Nay
Roy Klopfenstein Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Yea
Scott Oelslager Republican Yea
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea
Tex Fischer Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Thomas Hall Republican Yea
Tim Barhorst Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea
Ty Moore Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

healthcare labor education health-insurance
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

What does HB 647 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 647?
HB 647 is sponsored by Phil Plummer (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 647?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 647?
Track HB 647 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on HB 647

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of HB 647

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →