Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 216 — Enact A HAND UP Act

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 April 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

To establish the 'A HAND UP' pilot program, to designate this act as the Actionable Help And New Dignity for Upward Progression (A HAND UP) Act, and to make an appropriation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 216 do?
To establish the 'A HAND UP' pilot program, to designate this act as the Actionable Help And New Dignity for Upward Progression (A HAND UP) Act, and to make an appropriation.
Who sponsors HB 216?
HB 216 is sponsored by Josh Williams (Republican) and Dontavius L. Jarrells (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 216?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 216?
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