Exempt military-certified child care providers from licensure

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a new exemption to Ohio’s child‑care licensing law, allowing providers who are certified by any branch of the U.S. armed forces, including the Coast Guard, to operate without a state license. It applies to family‑child‑care homes run by these military‑certified providers, reducing the regulatory steps they must follow. The change is intended to recognize military certification as sufficient for child‑care quality and oversight.

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Hearings

• Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety: S. B. No. 416, H. B. No. 464, Sub. H. B. No. 217, H. B. No. 533, Sub. H. B. No. 251
  Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · Jun 3, 2026
• Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety: Am. H. B. No. 297, H. B. No. 464, S. B. No. 416, Sub. H. B. No. 217, H. B. No. 533, Sub. H. B. No. 251, Sub. H. B. No. 3
  Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · May 20, 2026
• House Children and Human Services: H. B. No. 464, H. B. No. 647, H. B. No. 649
  House Children and Human Services · Mar 11, 2026
• House Children and Human Services: H. B. No. 464, H. B. No. 537, H. B. No. 647
  House Children and Human Services · Feb 24, 2026
• House Children and Human Services: H. B. No. 532, H. B. No. 647, H. B. No. 649, H. B. No. 464
  House Children and Human Services · Feb 17, 2026

History

1. Mar 25, 2026Referred to committee
2. Mar 19, 2026Introduced
3. Mar 18, 2026Passed
4. Mar 17, 2026Reported
5. Oct 1, 2025Referred to committee
6. Sep 23, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Tracy Richardson (R) · sponsor
• Tracy M. Richardson

Bill text

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