Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 784 — Require data center water consumption reports

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill requires data centers to report their water consumption regularly.

The bill mandates data centers to provide monthly and yearly reports on their water usage. It also prevents them from hiding this information in nondisclosure agreements.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means increased transparency about water consumption practices, which can impact environmental assessments and resource management.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 784 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 784?
HB 784 is sponsored by Christine Cockley (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 784?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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