HB919

Regards limits on terminating residential utility service

Introduced·5/19/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB919 regulates the termination of residential utility services by utility companies.

Ohio HB919 sets limits on when utility companies can terminate residential utility services due to nonpayment. It prohibits terminations from November 15 to April 15 unless a county human services department has been notified. It also prohibits terminations for active-duty military personnel and during extreme weather conditions. Utility companies must provide written notice to the department before terminating service and leave a notice at the premises if termination is delayed.

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History

May 20

House

Referred to committee: Energy

May 19

House

Introduced