OH HB 970
introducedPrevent 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
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Desiree Timsprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-07-01
Introduced
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Versions
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Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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