Expand HEAP summer crisis eligibility
HB 918 proposes to expand eligibility for summer crisis assistance under the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to include households with children under the age of five. Currently, the program's summer crisis provisions do not explicitly cover families with very young children, but this bill would amend the Revised Code to ensure those households qualify for aid. The change directly affects families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who may face energy affordability challenges during the summer months. By updating the statutory definition of an eligible household, the legislation aims to broaden the scope of support available through the existing energy assistance framework.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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Referred to committee
lower
May 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Rachel Baker
DDemocratic
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