Monica Blasdel
HB 170 status: Introduced — Effective 9/23/26 (updated Sep 23, 2026).
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Bill summary
The bill creates a formal process to regulate carbon capture, storage, and geologic sequestration of CO2 in Ohio.
Energy and industrial firms involved in carbon capture; land owners and property interest holders; state environmental regulators.
The bill introduces new sections to the Ohio Revised Code (specifically 1509.71 through 1509.77 and 5301.57 through 5301.60) covering the regulation and legal processes for carbon sequestration.
Not stated, though compliance costs for industry and administrative costs for state agencies are expected.
Effective September 23, 2026.
Provides a structured regulatory pathway for carbon capture technology, potentially aiding industrial emission reductions and encouraging clean energy innovation.
Significant potential for environmental and safety risks related to underground CO2 leakage, and unresolved questions regarding property rights and long-term liability.
Specific safety thresholds, enforcement penalties, and the process for resolving property disputes are not detailed in the available abstract.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Mixed / Neutral
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Positive outlook
Mixed / Neutral
Mixed / Neutral
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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The risk of long-term geologic storage leakage and its impact on public health and safety remains a significant uncertainty.
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