HB 970 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Prevent PUCO from approving utility rate increases for 12 months

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.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 1, 2026 Last action Jul 1, 2026
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