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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 5104.015 and 5104.04 and to enact sections 5104.044, 5104.303, 5104.304, and 5104.361 of the Revised Code to require video surveillance of child care centers, to establish an online portal for tracking child care center attendance, to require investigations of waste, fraud, and abuse allegations relating to providers of publicly funded child care, and to name this act the Child Care Fraud Prevention Act.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Child Care Fraud Prevention Act, enacts new provisions and amends existing laws to enhance oversight of child care centers, particularly those receiving public funding. Key provisions include requiring child care centers to install video surveillance systems at entrances, exits, and general care areas, with recordings to be stored for at least sixty days, and granting the Department of Children and Youth access to this footage for inspections and audits. It also mandates the creation of an online portal for parents to record their child's daily attendance at the center, which will be used by the department to calculate payments for publicly funded child care. Furthermore, the bill establishes a process for investigating allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse related to publicly funded child care providers, involving referrals to the Auditor of State and potentially the Attorney General for further investigation and prosecution. Investigative records related to these matters will be considered non-public during the investigation period.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (28)
D.J. Swearingen (R)*,
Josh Williams (R)*,
Tim Barhorst (R),
Gary Click (R),
Rodney Creech (R),
Kellie Deeter (R),
Tex Fischer (R),
Jennifer Gross (R),
Thomas Hall (R),
Mark Hiner (R),
Adam Holmes (R),
Mark Johnson (R),
Angie King (R),
Matthew Kishman (R),
Beth Lear (R),
Riordan McClain (R),
Kevin Miller (R),
Melanie Miller (R),
Mike Odioso (R),
Phil Plummer (R),
Kevin Ritter (R),
Jodi Salvo (R),
Nick Santucci (R),
Jean Schmidt (R),
Jason Stephens (R),
David Thomas (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Heidi Workman (R),
Last Action
House Children and Human Services Swearingen, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony (11:00:00 2/17/2026 Room 121) (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb649 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27059 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26946 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb649/00_IN/pdf/ |
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