HB 954 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Address the regulation of renewable biomass

HB 954 amends state laws to create specific definitions for renewable biomass and related terms, such as agricultural materials, forestry products, and waste byproducts. The bill directly affects industries involved in manufacturing, agriculture, and waste management by clarifying what materials qualify as renewable biomass for regulatory purposes. Key provisions include defining forest thinnings and sustainably managed forests while explicitly excluding certain hazardous or non-compliant materials from these categories. Additionally, the legislation updates the definition of solid waste disposal to clarify that storing renewable biomass feedstocks before conversion is not considered illegal dumping.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2026
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Introduced May 27, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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