STATE BILLOH HB 173ENROLLED

Regards entities providing behind-the-meter utility services

State of Ohio

To amend sections 4905.02, 4905.10, and 5321.04 and to enact sections 4933.51, 4933.52, 4933.53, 4933.54, 4933.55, 4933.552, 4933.553, 4933.554, 4933.555, 4933.56, 4933.57, 4933.58, 4933.59, 4933.60, 4933.62, 4933.65, and 4933.66 of the Revised Code regarding submetered utility services.

Status
Enrolled
Passed both chambers
Status date
Jun 10, 2026
155 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
OH HB 173 · EnrolledJun 10

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Bill details

Last action
Veto receipt · Jun 25, 2026

Sponsors

DTDavid ThomasRepresentative · Republican · HD-065Primary sponsor
ABAndrew BrennerSenator · Republican · SD-019Primary sponsor
GCGary ClickRepresentative · Republican · HD-088Primary sponsor
JDJack DanielsRepresentative · Republican · HD-032Primary sponsor
MHMark HinerRepresentative · Republican · HD-098Primary sponsor
AHAdam HolmesRepresentative · Republican · HD-097Primary sponsor
BLBrian LorenzRepresentative · Republican · HD-060Primary sponsor
AMAdam MathewsRepresentative · Republican · HD-056Primary sponsor
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JWJosh WilliamsRepresentative · Republican · HD-044Primary sponsor
BWBernard WillisRepresentative · Republican · HD-074Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 25, 2026Veto receiptHouse
Jun 12, 2026Sent To The Governor
Jun 10, 2026Concurred in Senate amendmentsHouse
Jun 10, 2026PassedSenate
Jun 10, 2026Reported - Substitute: Public UtilitiesSenate
Mar 25, 2026Referred to committee: Public UtilitiesSenate
Mar 19, 2026IntroducedSenate
Mar 18, 2026PassedHouse
Show 3 earlier actions
Mar 10, 2026Reported - Substitute: EnergyHouse
Mar 19, 2025Referred to committee: EnergyHouse
Mar 12, 2025IntroducedHouse

Recorded votes

House Favorable PassageMar 10, 2026 · House · 15 yea · 5 nayPassed
House PassedMar 18, 2026 · House · 74 yea · 23 nayPassed
Senate Favorable PassageJun 10, 2026 · Senate · 9 yea · 2 nayPassed
Senate PassedJun 10, 2026 · Senate · 24 yea · 9 nayPassed
House PassedJun 10, 2026 · House · 56 yea · 35 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Utilities
  • House Energy Committee
  • Housing and Real Property : Landlords and Tenants
  • Senate Public Utilities Committee

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