The bill, introduced by Representative Baker, aims to expand eligibility for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) summer crisis program in Ohio. Specifically, it proposes the enactment of section 4928.531 of the Revised Code, which would allow households with at least one child under the age of five to qualify for summer crisis assistance.

The new legal language specifies that for the purposes of the summer crisis program, any household that includes a member who is five years old or younger will be eligible for assistance. This change is intended to provide additional support to families with young children during the summer months when energy costs can be particularly burdensome.