Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 784: Require data center water consumption reports
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 784 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on March 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require data center water consumption reports. Primary sponsor: Christine Cockley (Democratic), Crystal Lett (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 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 9.484 and 1521.301 of the Revised Code to require data centers to report monthly and yearly water consumption and to prohibit data centers from including water consumption information in nondisclosure agreements with political subdivisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Cockley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Crystal Lett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Munira Abdullahi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Joe Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Tristan Rader | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Dan Troy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“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