Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 246 — Prohibit terminating electric, gas service to certain households

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

To amend sections 4933.12, 4933.121, and 4933.123 and to enact sections 4933.125, 4933.126, 4933.127, 4933.128, 4933.129, 4933.1210, and 4933.1211 of the Revised Code to prohibit terminating electric or gas service to certain households and establish a payment plan for these services.

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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Subjects

public-safety housing energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 246 do?
To amend sections 4933.12, 4933.121, and 4933.123 and to enact sections 4933.125, 4933.126, 4933.127, 4933.128, 4933.129, 4933.1210, and 4933.1211 of the Revised Code to prohibit terminating electric or gas service to certain households and establish a payment plan for these services.
Who sponsors SB 246?
SB 246 is sponsored by Kent Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 246?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 246?
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