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OH HB 970

introduced

Prevent PUCO from approving utility rate increases for 12 months

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · lower

Quick answers

Did OH HB 970 pass?

Not yet. OH HB 970 has been introduced as of 2026-07-01 but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-01): Introduced

What is OH HB 970 about?

To enact section 4909.183 of the Revised Code to prevent the public utilities commission from approving public utility rate increases for twelve months and to declare an emergency.

Who sponsors OH HB 970?

Desiree Tims is the primary sponsor of OH HB 970.

Description

To enact section 4909.183 of the Revised Code to prevent the public utilities commission from approving public utility rate increases for twelve months and to declare an emergency.

Introduced
2026-07-01
Latest action
2026-07-01 — Introduced
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • Desiree Timsprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-07-01

    Introduced

    introduction

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

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