HB 918 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

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.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 19, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
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Rachel Baker
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