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Enact the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act

OH · Legislation · 2025 · SB378

Willis Blackshear(D)

Casey Weinstein(D)

Kent Smith(D)

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Introduced

Record updated Mar 25, 2026

Summary

To amend sections 1521.01 and 1521.99 and to enact sections 9.72 and 1521.232 of the Revised Code regarding the withdrawal and consumptive use of water by data centers and to name the act the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act.

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Timeline

2026-03-25

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Referred to committee: Public Utilities

2026-03-16

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Introduced

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