What does Ohio House Bill HB 635 do?

HB 635: Enact the Child Protection Reform Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 635 introduced?

HB 635 was introduced on Dec 23, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 635?

The latest action on HB 635 by the House was: Referred to committee (Children and Human Services) on Feb 04, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 635?

HB 635 was introduced by Phil Plummer.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 635 (136 legislative session)

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Dec 23, 2025
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HB 635

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Enact the Child Protection Reform Act

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House • Feb 04, 2026: Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)

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Phil Plummer
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(R - 39)
Tom Young
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(R - 37)
Mark Johnson
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(R - 92)
Andrea White
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Heidi Workman
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Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)
Dec 23, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Phil Plummer (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Representative Tom Young (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Victoria Kiefer (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Victoria Kiefer Supplemental (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Mary Wachtel (Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO), Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Rachel Reedy (County Commissioners Association of Ohio, Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Lynanne Gutierrez (Groundwork Ohio, Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Dani Clark (Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)
Testimony by Kate Rossman (NECCO, Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (May 12, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB635

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