Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 297: Regards electric submetering companies and customers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 297 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on October 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards electric submetering companies and customers. Primary sponsor: Hearcel Craig (Democratic), Kent Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2025): 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 amend sections 4905.02 and 4928.53 and to enact sections 4933.51, 4933.52, 4933.53, 4933.54, 4933.55, 4933.57, and 4933.58 of the Revised Code to exempt electric submetering companies from classification as a public utility, to impose various requirements on such companies, and to extend eligibility for the percentage of income payment plan program to certain electric submetering company customers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Kent Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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