Ohio House Bill 170
Session 136
Establish process to regulate carbon capture, storage technology
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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House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
170
State
Ohio
Session
136
Motion Text
Concurred in Senate amendments
House Roll Call Votes
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Beryl Brown Piccolantonio
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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.
As Introduced
As Reported by the House Natural Resources Committee
As Passed by the House
As Reported by the Senate Energy Committee
As Passed by the Senate
Analysis: Final Analysis
Analysis: As Reported By Senate Committee
Analysis: As Passed By House
Analysis: As Reported By House Committee
Analysis: As Introduced
Fiscal Notes: Final Fiscal Note
Fiscal Notes: As Passed By Senate
Fiscal Notes: As Reported By Senate Committee
Fiscal Notes: As Passed By House
Fiscal Notes: As Reported By House Committee
Fiscal Notes: As Introduced
Additional Documents: Synopsis of Senate Committee Amendments
Additional Documents: Sub Bill Comparative Synopsis
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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
Sources
OH Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Mar 12, 2025 6:44:29 PM
Record Updated
Sep 30, 2026 5:20:26 PM