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OH HB777

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Baker

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies Ohio's tri-share child care program to split costs equally (one-third each) between employees, employers, and the Department of Children and Youth, changing from the previous 40%-40%-20% distribution
  • Raises employee eligibility income threshold to 450% of the federal poverty line and allows employers to cover some or all of the employee's share
  • Requires 25% of program funds be reserved for employees of small businesses, with priority given to those at businesses with fewer than 50 employees working more than 35 hours per week
  • Changes Step Up to Quality program participation from mandatory to optional for child care providers seeking to participate
  • Takes effect July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Enact the Fair Tri-Share Child Care Program Act

Health and Human Services : Public Assistance

Last Action

Referred to committee: Children and Human Services

3/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Children and Human Services3/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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