Prohibit public support, limit construction of, new data centers
Refer to Committee
Legislative status
- Introduced
- In Committee
- Reported by Committee
- Floor Vote Scheduled
- Passed One Chamber
- Passed Both Chambers
- Sent to Executive
- Signed into Law
Summary
The measure forbids Ohio and local governments from giving tax credits, grants, loans or other economic assistance to new data centers. It also bars construction on prime farmland, public land or residential neighborhoods unless specific conditions are met, and requires developers to prove that their electricity use will not raise rates for other customers. The bill is currently referred to committee.
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- House General Government: S. B. No. 111, H. B. No. 710, H. B. No. 586, Am. S. B. No. 320, H. B. No. 272, H. B. No. 554, H. B. No. 582House General Government · May 19, 2026
History
- Referred to committee
- Introduced
Sponsors
- Steve Demetriou · sponsor
- Heidi Workman
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