Enact the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
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- Senate
- Latest action
- Mar 25, 2026
What it does
To amend sections 1521.01 and 1521.99 and to enact sections 9.72 and 1521.232 of the Revised Code regarding the withdrawal and consumptive use of water by data centers and to name the act the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act.
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