Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 768 — Provide publicly funded child care to certain child care staff

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill provides publicly funded child care benefits to certain child care staff members.

This bill amends existing laws to offer publicly funded child care to specific child care workers. It aims to support these employees by alleviating the financial burden of child care.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means support for child care workers by reducing their child care costs.
  • Families: Families of qualifying child care staff may benefit from more affordable child care options.
  • Small Business: {}

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 768 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 768?
HB 768 is sponsored by Erika White (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 768?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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