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SB378Introduced in the Senate

Enact the Responsible Water Use by Data Centers Act

IntroducedSenate Public Utilities

Introduced by Willis Blackshear, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Referred to committee: Public Utilities

March 25, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Referred to committee: Public Utilities

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