Bill Sponsor
Ohio House Bill 170
Session 136
Establish process to regulate carbon capture, storage technology
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Sep 23, 2026
Bill Intelligence

House Bill Number 170 will impact the regulation of carbon capture and storage technologies in Ohio. It creates definitions for related terms, sets civil penalties for violations, and establishes a comprehensive plan for regulation, emphasizing the state's authority. The bill addresses permits, storage operator requirements, project completion conditions, and the creation of funds for regulating and supporting projects. It also provides for appealing orders issued by the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management. The bill outlines fines, testimony procedures, ownership and liability related to pore space, and clarifies exclusions from claims for damages.

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Sponsors
First Action
Mar 12, 2025
Latest Action
Sep 23, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
170
State
Ohio
Session
136
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
House Votes (3)
Senate Votes (2)
Motion Text
Concurred in Senate amendments
House Roll Call Votes
Unknown
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
Yes
Summary
To enact sections 1509.71, 1509.72, 1509.73, 1509.75, 1509.76, 1509.77, 1509.79, 5301.57, 5301.58, 5301.59, and 5301.60 of the Revised Code to establish a process to regulate carbon capture and storage technologies and the geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide for long-term storage.
Documents (13)
Analysis: As Reported By Senate Committee
Analysis: As Reported By House Committee
Fiscal Notes: As Reported By Senate Committee
Fiscal Notes: As Reported By House Committee
Additional Documents: Synopsis of Senate Committee Amendments
Additional Documents: Sub Bill Comparative Synopsis
Actions (13)
09/23/2026
Governor of Ohio
Effective 9/23/26
09/23/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Effective
06/24/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Signed By The Governor
06/12/2026
Ohio General Assembly
Sent To The Governor
06/03/2026
House
Concurred in Senate amendments
05/20/2026
Senate
Passed
05/19/2026
Senate
Reported - Substitute
10/15/2025
Senate
Referred to committee
10/14/2025
Senate
Introduced
10/08/2025
House
Passed
10/08/2025
House
Reported - Substitute
03/19/2025
House
Referred to committee
03/12/2025
House
Introduced