Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 979: Regards broadband service infrastructure in a public right-of-way
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 979 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on July 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards broadband service infrastructure in a public right-of-way. Primary sponsor: Roy Klopfenstein (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 22, 2026): Introduced.
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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 4927.23, 4927.24, 4927.25, 4927.26, 4927.27, 4927.28, 4939.11, 4939.12, 4939.13, 4939.14, 4939.15, 4939.16, 4939.17, 5547.031, 5547.041, and 5589.101 of the Revised Code regarding broadband internet access service infrastructure located in a public right-of-way.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Klopfenstein | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced