Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 970 — Prevent PUCO from approving utility rate increases for 12 months

Last action — Introduced

  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 July 01, 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 prevents utility rate increases for a year.

This legislation stops the public utilities commission from approving any rate increases for public utilities for twelve months. It also declares an emergency for the immediate implementation of this measure.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers will not face any public utility rate increases for the next year.

Summary

To enact section 4909.183 of the Revised Code to prevent the public utilities commission from approving public utility rate increases for twelve months and to declare an emergency.

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)

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Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 970 do?
To enact section 4909.183 of the Revised Code to prevent the public utilities commission from approving public utility rate increases for twelve months and to declare an emergency.
Who sponsors HB 970?
HB 970 is sponsored by Desiree Tims (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 970?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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