Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 979 — Regards broadband service infrastructure in a public right-of-way

Last action — Introduced

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill establishes regulations for broadband service infrastructure in public areas.

The bill creates sections in the Revised Code to regulate broadband internet infrastructure in public rights-of-way. This aims to provide guidelines for the placement and maintenance of broadband services.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may affect workers involved in the installation and maintenance of broadband services in public spaces.
  • Small Business: Small businesses may benefit from improved broadband infrastructure, enhancing their connectivity options.

Summary

To enact sections 4927.23, 4927.24, 4927.25, 4927.26, 4927.27, 4927.28, 4939.11, 4939.12, 4939.13, 4939.14, 4939.15, 4939.16, 4939.17, 5547.031, 5547.041, and 5589.101 of the Revised Code regarding broadband internet access service infrastructure located in a public right-of-way.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 979 do?
To enact sections 4927.23, 4927.24, 4927.25, 4927.26, 4927.27, 4927.28, 4939.11, 4939.12, 4939.13, 4939.14, 4939.15, 4939.16, 4939.17, 5547.031, 5547.041, and 5589.101 of the Revised Code regarding broadband internet access service infrastructure located in a public right-of-way.
Who sponsors HB 979?
HB 979 is sponsored by Roy Klopfenstein (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 979?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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