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SB 246 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Prohibit terminating electric, gas service to certain households

Summary
To amend sections 4933.12, 4933.121, and 4933.123 and to enact sections 4933.125, 4933.126, 4933.127, 4933.128, 4933.129, 4933.1210, and 4933.1211 of the Revised Code to prohibit terminating electric or gas service to certain households and establish a payment plan for these services.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyThe bill protects utility consumers by prohibiting termination of electric and gas services for certain households and establishing payment plans, directly supporting the 'Energy' topic.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill protects residents by prohibiting termination of essential utility services for certain households, which directly supports housing stability and tenant protections.80% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Last action Oct 1, 2025
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Oct 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
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Aug 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Party
State
District
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Photo of Kent Smith
Kent Smith
DDemocratic
OH
21
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Photo of Hearcel Craig
Hearcel Craig
DDemocratic
OH
15