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

SB 218 — Exempt armed forces-certified child care provider from licensure

Last action — Reported

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    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

    4 passed, 2 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 exempts armed forces-certified child care providers from licensing requirements.

This bill allows family child care providers certified by the U.S. armed forces to operate without needing a state license. It aims to recognize the certification process of armed forces and reduce regulatory burdens for these providers.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have more options for child care through armed forces-certified providers without licensing delays.

Summary

To amend section 5104.02 of the Revised Code to exempt from licensure family child care providers certified by a branch of the United States armed forces.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 218 has added several cosponsors, expanding the list from just three Senators to a total of thirteen. This change signifies broader support for the bill among Senators, which may enhance its chances of passing. More cosponsors can indicate a wider interest in the bill’s provisions and may reflect an effort to address the concerns of a larger group of constituents.

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As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session S.
As Passed by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session S.
Senators Schaffer, Patton, Johnson To amend section 5104.02 of the Revised Code to 1 exempt from licensure family child care 2 providers certified by a branch of the United 3 States armed forces.
Senators Schaffer, Patton, Johnson, Brenner, Chavez, Cirino, Gavarone, Landis, Lang, O'Brien, Reineke, Reynolds, Romanchuk, Timken, Weinstein, Wilkin, Wilson To amend section 5104.02 of the Revised Code to 1 exempt from licensure family child care 2 providers certified by a branch of the United 3 States armed forces.
The current 17 license shall be posted in the center or home in a conspicuous 18 place that is accessible to parents, custodians, or guardians 19 S.
The current 17 license shall be posted in the center or home in a conspicuous 18 S.
218 Page 2 As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee and employees of the center or home at all times when the center 20 or home is in operation.
218 Page 2 As Passed by the Senate place that is accessible to parents, custodians, or guardians 19 and employees of the center or home at all times when the center 20 or home is in operation.
45 (6) Any preschool program or school child program, except 46 a head start program, that is subject to licensure by the 47 department of children and youth under sections 3301.52 to 48 S.
45 (6) Any preschool program or school child program, except 46 a head start program, that is subject to licensure by the 47 S.
218 Page 3 As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee 3301.59 of the Revised Code.
218 Page 3 As Passed by the Senate department of children and youth under sections 3301.52 to 48 3301.59 of the Revised Code.
educational, recreational, culturally enriching, 75 social, and personal development activities.
educational, recreational, culturally enriching, 75 S.
76 S.
218 Page 4 As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee (d) The entity operating the program is exempt from 77 federal income taxation pursuant to 26 U.S.C.
218 Page 4 As Passed by the Senate social, and personal development activities.
76 (d) The entity operating the program is exempt from 77 federal income taxation pursuant to 26 U.S.C.
101 (12) A program that is certified as a family child care 102 provider by any branch of the United States armed forces, 103 including the United States coast guard.
101 (12) A program that is certified as a family child care 102 provider by any branch of the United States armed forces, 103 S.
104 S.
218 Page 5 As Reported by the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee Section 2.
218 Page 5 As Passed by the Senate including the United States coast guard.
104 Section 2.
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Action History

  1. As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee

Sponsors

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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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"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.

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Votes

Reported

Failed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
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

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Passed

Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 23000
Democratic 8000
Total 31000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (31)
Member Party Vote
Beth Liston Democratic Yea
Casey Weinstein Democratic Yea
Catherine D. Ingram Democratic Yea
Hearcel F. Craig Democratic Yea
Kent Smith Democratic Yea
Nickie J. Antonio Democratic Yea
William P. DeMora Democratic Yea
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr. Democratic Yea
Al Cutrona Republican Yea
Al Landis Republican Yea
Andrew O. Brenner Republican Yea
Bill Reineke Republican Yea
Brian M. Chavez Republican Yea
George F. Lang Republican Yea
Jane M. Timken Republican Yea
Jerry C. Cirino Republican Yea
Kristina D. Roegner Republican Yea
Kyle Koehler Republican Yea
Louis W. Blessing, III Republican Yea
Mark Romanchuk Republican Yea
Michele Reynolds Republican Yea
Nathan H. Manning Republican Yea
Rob McColley Republican Yea
Sandra O'Brien Republican Yea
Shane Wilkin Republican Yea
Stephen A. Huffman Republican Yea
Steve Wilson Republican Yea
Susan Manchester Republican Yea
Theresa Gavarone Republican Yea
Thomas F. Patton Republican Yea
Tim Schaffer Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 218 do?
To amend section 5104.02 of the Revised Code to exempt from licensure family child care providers certified by a branch of the United States armed forces.
Who sponsors SB 218?
SB 218 is sponsored by Kristina D. Roegner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 218?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 218?
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