Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 6 R cosponsors

HB 983 — Enact the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act

Last action — Introduced

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 28, 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

The bill establishes requirements for data centers and aims to enhance accountability and citizen protection.

This legislation amends existing laws and introduces new regulations specifically for data centers. It focuses on ensuring operational accountability and safeguarding public interests.

Summary

To amend section 9.66 and to enact sections 3744.01, 3744.02, 3744.03, 3744.04, 3744.041, 3744.042, 3744.05, 3744.06, 3744.061, 3744.062, 3744.07, 3744.08, 3744.09, 3744.10, 3744.11, and 3744.12 of the Revised Code to impose various requirements concerning data centers, to name this act the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, and to declare an emergency.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 128 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (128)

128 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 983 do?
To amend section 9.66 and to enact sections 3744.01, 3744.02, 3744.03, 3744.04, 3744.041, 3744.042, 3744.05, 3744.06, 3744.061, 3744.062, 3744.07, 3744.08, 3744.09, 3744.10, 3744.11, and 3744.12 of the Revised Code to impose various requirements concerning data centers, to name this act the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, and to declare an emergency.
Who sponsors HB 983?
HB 983 is sponsored by D. J. Swearingen (Republican), Diane Mullins (Republican), Levi Dean (Republican), Tim Barhorst (Republican), Michelle Teska (Republican), and Jennifer Gross (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 983?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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