House Bill 646: Create Data Center Study Commission

The OTA supports this bill.

Status

This bill was passed by the House on March 18, 2026, by a vote of 97-0. It now moves to the Senate, where it has been referred to the Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee and awaits its first hearing on June 9, 2026.

See the links below for more information on the Ohio Legislature's website, such as proponent and opponent testimonies, a summary of the bill, and more. 

House Bill 646