Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 381: Require PUCO approval to connect data centers to electrical grid
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 381 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require PUCO approval to connect data centers to electrical grid. Primary sponsor: Casey Weinstein (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 4908.01, 4908.02, 4908.021, 4908.022, 4908.023, 4908.03, 4908.031, 4908.032, 4908.033, 4908.034, 4908.04, 4908.041, 4908.042, 4908.05, 4908.051, 4908.052, 4908.053, and 4908.06 of the Revised Code to require the Public Utility Commission's approval of agreements to interconnect data centers to the electrical grid.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Weinstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Willis Blackshear | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Kent Smith | Co-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