Regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations

This bill regulates the ownership and operation of publicly available electric vehicle charging stations by Ohio electric distribution utilities. It establishes specific definitions for charging stations and creates an "area of last resort" in rural counties where no other public charging options exist within a certain distance. Under the new rules, utilities generally cannot own public charging stations directly but may do so in these rural areas if they prove no other provider is available and receive approval from the state commission. The legislation also prevents utilities from charging their own subsidiaries subsidized rates for electricity used in public charging stations and requires public notice before a utility proposes building a new station.