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| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce and Higher Education | April 29, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Dontavius Jarrells | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Representative Sharon Ray | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce and Higher Education | May 6, 2025 | 2nd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Toth | The Ohio State University; The Junior League of Columbus | Proponent | Download |
| Chaka Wilson | The Ohio State University | Proponent | Download |
| Janae Boone | Proponent | Download | |
| Tekisha Boone | The Junior League of Columbus | Proponent | Download |
| Jaleshia Brown | Proponent | Download | |
| Julia Marino | Junior League of Columbus | Proponent | Download |
| Lysette Arnold | Public Children Services Association of Ohio | Proponent | Download |
| Caidyn Bearfield | Proponent | Download | |
| Ana Brown | Bowling Green State University | Proponent | Download |
| Kate Rossman | Ohio Children's Alliance | Proponent | Download |
| Emily Tully | AICUO | Proponent | Download |
| Gabriella Craft | Foster Action Ohio | Proponent | Download |
| Matthew Tippit | National Association of Social Workers Ohio | Proponent | Download |
| Nicole Smith | East End Community Services by West Care | Proponent | Download |
| Tom Walsh | Ohio State University | Proponent | Download |
| Lisa Dickson | Foster Action Ohio | Proponent | Download |
| Priya Gajmier | Proponent | Download | |
| Kim Eckhart | Proponent | Download | |
| Jewel Harris | Former Ohio Youth Advisory Board President | Proponent | Download |
| Adam Hassan | Proponent | Download | |
| Chauna Mason | Proponent | Download | |
| Betsie Norris | Adoption Network Cleveland | Proponent | Download |
| Dr. Barbara Oettgen | Fostering Connections Program, Nationwide Children's Hospital | Proponent | Download |
| Michael Outrich | Proponent | Download | |
| Rita Soronen | Dave Thomas Foundation | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce and Higher Education | September 30, 2025 | 3rd Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Marino | Junior League of Columbus | Interested Party | Download |
| Sarah LaTourette | Ohio Children's Alliance | Interested Party | Download |
| Kimberly Eckhart | Maple Grove United Methodist Church | Interested Party | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce and Higher Education | February 4, 2026 | 4th Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Jarrells | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Representative Ray | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download |
| Betsie Norris | Adoption Network Cleveland | Proponent | Download |
| Hailey Barr-King & Mark Davis | Table Sense | Proponent | Download |
| Brittney Henry | N/A | Proponent | Download |
| Alivia Johnson | Franklin County Youth Advisory Board | Proponent | Download |
| Julia Marino | Junior League of Columbus | Proponent | Download |
| Lilly Zetting | Fostering Hearts | Proponent | Download |
| Karimah Addison-Bolding | Fostering Stability, Youth Advisory Board | Proponent | Download |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce and Higher Education | February 17, 2026 | 5th Hearing | Download |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Lanese | Inter-University Council | Proponent | Download |
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Sedrick Denson
Don Jones