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Prevent PUCO from approving utility rate increases for 12 months

Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.

OH HB 970 · House Bill · 136

Stage
Introduced
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Jul 1, 2026

What it does

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.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · Jul 1, 2026

  2. Committee (Not started)

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