Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 983: Enact the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 983 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on July 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enact the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Gross (Republican), Michelle Teska (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 28, 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 amend section 9.66 and to enact sections 3744.01, 3744.02, 3744.03, 3744.04, 3744.041, 3744.042, 3744.05, 3744.06, 3744.061, 3744.062, 3744.07, 3744.08, 3744.09, 3744.10, 3744.11, and 3744.12 of the Revised Code to impose various requirements concerning data centers, to name this act the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, and to declare an emergency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gross | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Michelle Teska | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Tim Barhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Levi Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Diane Mullins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| D. J. Swearingen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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