Ohio House committee changes investigative, reporting provisions in childcare fraud bill

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 662

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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One of two bills targeting potential fraud in Ohio’s childcare system saw changes in an Ohio House committee, including to notification requirements going all the way up to legislative leadership.

Ohio House Bill 649 has seen several hearings in the House Children and Human Services Committee, and the consideration continued on Tuesday, when the committee approved changes offered by the Republican sponsors of the bill.

The measure, sponsored by state Reps. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania …

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