Ohio HB970 prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving utility rate increases for 12 months.

Ohio HB970 enacts a 12-month moratorium on the Public Utilities Commission approving any utility rate increases or rider collections, except those mandated by federal law. This moratorium applies only to filings not yet approved before the bill's effective date. Existing rates and riders remain in effect. The bill declares an emergency to immediately protect Ohio consumers from additional rate hikes amid an affordability crisis.

Ohio HB970 prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving utility rate increases for 12 months.

Ohio HB970 enacts a 12-month moratorium on the Public Utilities Commission approving any utility rate increases or rider collections, except those mandated by federal law. This moratorium applies only to filings not yet approved before the bill's effective date. Existing rates and riders remain in effect. The bill declares an emergency to immediately protect Ohio consumers from additional rate hikes amid an affordability crisis.