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Require data center water consumption reports

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

OH HB 784 · House Bill · 136

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
+2
Latest action
Mar 25, 2026

What it does

To enact sections 9.484 and 1521.301 of the Revised Code to require data centers to report monthly and yearly water consumption and to prohibit data centers from including water consumption information in nondisclosure agreements with political subdivisions.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 25, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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