HB439

Prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells

Introduced·9/9/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB439 prohibits the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads.

Ohio HB439 amends the Ohio Revised Code to prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads. The bill also repeals existing sections related to brine management and introduces new provisions for the storage, recycling, treatment, processing, and disposal of brine. It mandates that brine must be disposed of through injection into underground formations or other approved methods, but not by surface application on roads. The bill includes provisions for penalties and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with these regulations.

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Current
Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

9:00 AM

House Natural Resources Brennan, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Sep 15, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Natural Resources

Sep 9, 2025

House

Introduced