Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 815 — Require rules on drinking water contaminants, water quality

Last action — Referred to committee

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  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 April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill mandates the establishment of maximum contaminant levels for drinking water.

This bill requires the Director of Environmental Protection to set rules for maximum allowable contaminant levels in drinking water, focusing on substances like PFAS, chromium-6, and 1,4 dioxane. The Director must ensure these levels protect public health, particularly for vulnerable groups.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means there will be stricter standards for drinking water safety to protect public health.

Summary

To amend section 6111.041 and to enact section 6109.26 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Environmental Protection to adopt rules establishing maximum allowable contaminant levels in drinking water and water quality standards for certain contaminants.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 815 do?
To amend section 6111.041 and to enact section 6109.26 of the Revised Code to require the Director of Environmental Protection to adopt rules establishing maximum allowable contaminant levels in drinking water and water quality standards for certain contaminants.
Who sponsors HB 815?
HB 815 is sponsored by C. Allison Russo (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 815?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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