Docket Room
HB 862·OH·house

Permit electric distribution utility to operate nuclear facility

In CommitteeFiled May 12, 2026
Sponsor: Adam Mathews (R)
Latest Action

Referred to committee

May 13, 2026

Summary

The bill authorizes electric distribution utilities to construct, own, and operate nuclear generating facilities in limited circumstances. It also requires the Ohio Nuclear Development Authority to appoint a State Nuclear Coordinator to act as an internal advocate, streamline permitting, and report on nuclear deployment. This expands utility roles in nuclear energy and adds a new oversight position.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when HB 862 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice