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StateOhioIntroduced
SB 219: Revise the law governing oil and gas wells
Al Landis
SB 219 status: Introduced — Effective 9/23/26 (updated Sep 23, 2026).
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What this bill does
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Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill updates Ohio Revised Code sections 1509.01, 1509.02, 1509.06, 1509.07, 1509.071, 1509.28, 1509.31, 1509.38, 2305.041, 5577.02, and 5727.02, and enacts sections 1509.063 and 1509.075 to revise laws governing oil and gas wells.
Who is affected
Oil and gas companies operating in Ohio, state regulatory agencies, and potentially landowners or communities near extraction sites.
Requirements and enforcement
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Costs and funding
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When it takes effect
Effective as of 9/23/2026.
Potential benefits
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Risks and tradeoffs
Ambiguity regarding the substantive nature of the regulatory changes.
What is still unknown
The specific policy intent and real-world impact of the amendments remain unknown due to the lack of full bill text.
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