When was Ohio House Bill HB 647 introduced?

HB 647 was introduced on Jan 14, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 647?

The latest action on HB 647 by the House was: Referred to committee (Children and Human Services) on Feb 04, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 647?

HB 647 was introduced by Phil Plummer.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 647 (136 legislative session)

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Jan 14, 2026
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HB 647

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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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Tom Young
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(R - 37)

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Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)
Jan 14, 2026 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Phil Plummer (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Representative Tom Young (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Dave Yost (Ohio Attorney General, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Jeremy Ray (SAS, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (February 24, 2026)
Testimony by Louis Tobin (Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Heather Smith (Policy Matters Ohio, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Tami Lunan (CEO Project, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Tarrezz Thompson (CEO Project, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Pam Lowe (Ridge Early Learning Program, LLC, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Lynanne Gutierrez (Groundwork Ohio, Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Heidi Wilson (Ohio Alliance of YMCAS and Ohio Association of Child Care Providers, Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Rev. John C. Jones (HOPE Toledo, Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Rick Carfagna (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Marquita McClendon (The CEO Project, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Nefree Cook (CEO Project, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Tawana Drakes (CEO Project, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Trina Averette (The CEO project, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Shelly Jackson Engram (Ms. Shelly's Place Early Learning Childhood Development Center, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Patricia Gleason (Learning Grove, Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Lexi Anicama (Early Care and Education Consortium, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Austin Railey III (KinderCare, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Simone Gatewood (Growing Constantly Educ.Srv., Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Qianna Tidmore (Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Brian Gutman (Learning Care, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Jasmine Moses (Black Child Development Institute of Ohio, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Constance Johnson (Small Wonders In-Home Childcare, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Julie Stone (Ohio Head Start Association Inc, Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Anntionet Coppola (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Tamara Burnett (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Ashley Anderson (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Ferniqua Mitchell (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Janiece Brown (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Darneka Parson (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Shaniqua Goldsmith (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Shauntaye MCcoy (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Karington Howell (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Serenity Woodruff (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Aminata Nyemah (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Tashianna Kwakye (Sister Sister Childcare: First Steps LLC, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Kristi D Thompson (Mama Bear Child Care, LLC, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Kimberly Hall (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Ja'Veonna Graves (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Jasmine DeBerry (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Brittany Baker (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Zasmine Reed (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Zandra Phillips (Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Doris Stimage (of Prodigious Academy, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Chris Angellatta (Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Assoc, Interested Party) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (March 3, 2026)
Testimony by Aaron Bohr (Barrel of Monkeys Childcare and Preschool, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 4th Hearing (March 11, 2026)
Testimony by Justin Evans (Precious Cargo, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 4th Hearing (March 11, 2026)
Testimony by Angela Pappas (Discovericlub West Preschool & Daycare, Opponent) -- Children and Human Services, 4th Hearing (March 11, 2026)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB647

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