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HB 216 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Enact A HAND UP Act

Summary
To establish the 'A HAND UP' pilot program, to designate this act as the Actionable Help And New Dignity for Upward Progression (A HAND UP) Act, and to make an appropriation.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation,' which directly involves government spending and fiscal management to fund a new program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a pilot program under 'Health and Human Services' with an appropriation, indicating funding/establishment of services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes and funds a 'Public Assistance' pilot program ('A HAND UP') for 'Upward Progression,' implying support for basic needs including housing.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe 'A HAND UP' program aims for 'Upward Progression' and falls under 'Public Assistance,' suggesting support for individuals to improve their employment status.80% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025
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Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 14 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Dontavius Jarrells
Dontavius Jarrells
DDemocratic
OH
1
P
Photo of Josh Williams
Josh Williams
RRepublican
OH
44
Co
Photo of Allison Russo
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
OH
7
Co
Photo of Beryl Piccolantonio
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
OH
4
Co
Photo of Cecil Thomas
Cecil Thomas
DDemocratic
OH
25
Co
Photo of Dani Isaacsohn
Dani Isaacsohn
DDemocratic
OH
24
Co
Photo of Darnell Brewer
Darnell Brewer
DDemocratic
OH
22
Co
Photo of Gary Click
Gary Click
RRepublican
OH
88
Co
Photo of Ismail Mohamed
Ismail Mohamed
DDemocratic
OH
3
Co
Photo of Jack Daniels
Jack Daniels
RRepublican
OH
32
Co
Photo of Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller
RRepublican
OH
69
Co
Photo of Lauren McNally
Lauren McNally
DDemocratic
OH
58