Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 706: Impose certain minimum requirements on data center customers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 706 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Impose certain minimum requirements on data center customers. Primary sponsor: Tristan Rader (Democratic), David Thomas (Republican). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To enact sections 4934.01, 4934.02, 4934.03, 4934.04, 4934.05, 4934.06, 4934.07, 4934.08, 4934.09, 4934.10, 4934.11, and 4934.12 of the Revised Code to impose certain minimum requirements on data center customers in the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Rader | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| David Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Munira Abdullahi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Ashley Bryant Bailey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Christine Cockley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kellie Deeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Matt Kishman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Gayle Manning | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Joe Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Justin Pizzulli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Mark Sigrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Veronica Sims | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Anita Somani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Cecil Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced