HB 543 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Create a food desert elimination grant program

HB 543 creates a state grant program to help eliminate food deserts - areas with limited access to affordable, fresh food - by funding local projects. It directly affects communities in underserved regions, such as low-income neighborhoods or rural areas lacking grocery stores. The bill establishes a specific grant program under Ohio law (section 122.162) and includes state funding to support initiatives like mobile markets, farmers' markets, or partnerships with existing stores. This is a concrete policy change focused on improving access to nutritious food through direct financial support for community-led solutions.
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Oct 2025
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Introduced Oct 22, 2025 Last action Oct 29, 2025
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