When was Ohio House Bill HB 7 introduced?

HB 7 was introduced on Jan 23, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 7?

The latest action on HB 7 by the House was: Referred to committee (Children and Human Services) on Jan 28, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 7?

HB 7 was introduced by Andrea White.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 7 (136 legislative session)

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Jan 23, 2025
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HB 7

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Make certain caregivers eligible for publicly funded child care

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House • Jan 28, 2025: Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)

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Andrea White
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(R - 36)
Sharon A. Ray
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(R - 66)

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Jan 28, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)
Jan 23, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Rep. A., White and Ray (OH House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (February 4, 2025)
Testimony by Kathleen Paydo - Kathleen Paydo LLC (Kathleen Paydo LLC, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Rachel Selby (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Cynthia Swafford (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Malissa Harris - Groundwork Ohio (Groundwork OH, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Cassandra Holtzmann - Summit Co. Children Services (Summit Co. Children Services, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Mary Wachtel - Public Children Services Association of Ohio (Public Children Services Association of Ohio, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Geraldine Pegues - Montgomery County, OH (Montgomery County, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Julie Longbrake (Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Bridget Tharp - Columbus Speech & Hearing (Columbus Speech & Hearing, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Kate Rossman - Ohio Children's Alliance (Ohio Children's Alliance, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Brittany Ganzsarto - Foster Parent (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Tony Baker - Foster Parent (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Katelyn Seitz - Foster Parent (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Melissa Muir - Foster Parent (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Adrienne Mehta - Foster Parent (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Rochelle Bankhead - CEO Project (CEO Project, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Carrie Finegan (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Michelle McManus (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Raya Anderson (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Gloria Blevins - Black Child Development Institute - OH (Black Child Development Institute - OH, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Ty Cliffel - Adoption Network Cleveland (Adoption Network Cleveland, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Taylor Thorpe - Foster Parent (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Tami Lunan (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Rebecca Medvid (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Bethany Sibbitt - Foster Caregiver (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Trish Clark (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Mary Greiner (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Elizabeth McAllister (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Barbara Oettgen (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Melissa Murphy (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Dr. Aparna Roy (MetroHealth, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Jeffrey Felton - Belmot Co. Dept. of Job and Family Services (Belmont County Dept. of Job and Family Services, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Linnae Boyer (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Justin Barnes - OH Chamber of Commerce (OH Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 11, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB7

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