When was Ohio House Bill HB 173 introduced?

HB 173 was introduced on Mar 12, 2025.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 173 passed the House?

Yes, HB 173 has passed the House on Mar 18, 2026.

Has Ohio House Bill HB 173 passed the Senate?

Yes, HB 173 has passed the Senate on Jun 10, 2026.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 173?

The latest action on HB 173 by the legislature was: Sent To The Governor on Jun 12, 2026.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 173?

HB 173 was introduced by David Thomas.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 173?

Yes, there are 5 voting records available for HB 173

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 173 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Mar 12, 2025
Passed House
Mar 18, 2026
Passed Senate
Jun 10, 2026
Became Law

HB 173

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legislature • Jun 12, 2026: Sent To The Governor

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Sponsors

David Thomas
primary
(R - 65)
Andrew O. Brenner
cosponsor
(R - 19)
Gary Click
cosponsor
(R - 88)
Jack K. Daniels
cosponsor
Mark Hiner
cosponsor
Adam Holmes
cosponsor
Brian Lorenz
cosponsor
Adam Mathews
cosponsor
Josh Williams
cosponsor
Bernard Willis
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 15

NO: 5

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB173/votes

YES: 74

NO: 23

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB173/votes

YES: 9

NO: 2

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB173/votes

YES: 56

NO: 35

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB173/votes

YES: 24

NO: 9

OTHER: 0

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB173/votes

Actions

Jun 12, 2026 | legislature
- Sent To The Governor
Jun 10, 2026 | House
- Message Read
- The question being, Shall the amendments be concurred in?
- Concurred in Senate amendments
Jun 10, 2026 | Senate
- Reported - Substitute (Public Utilities)
- Passed
Mar 25, 2026 | Senate
- Referred to committee (Public Utilities)
Mar 19, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced
Mar 18, 2026 | House
- Passed
Mar 10, 2026 | House
- Reported - Substitute (Energy)
Mar 19, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Energy)
Mar 12, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As Passed By SenatePDF
As EnrolledPDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Reported By House CommitteePDF
Analysis - As Passed By HousePDF
Analysis - As Reported By Senate CommitteePDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Synopsis of Committee AmendmentsPDF
Testimony by Rep. David Thomas (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Energy, 1st Hearing (May 7, 2025)
Testimony by Kim Bojko (Champion Companies, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Teresa Ringenbach (Nationwide Energy Partners, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Eric Wagenbrenner (Thrive Companies, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Vince Squillace (Ohio Home Builders Association, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (May 14, 2025)
Testimony by Teresa Ringenbach (Nationwide Energy Partners, Proponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Kim Bojko (The Champion Companies, Proponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Rowland Giller (APL/CCOS, Proponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Tim Williams (Ohio Manufactured Homes Association, Proponent) -- Energy, 4th Hearing (October 8, 2025)
Testimony by Angela O'Brien (Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Interested Party) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Tugend (Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy, Opponent) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Nourse (AEP Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 5th Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Nourse (AEP Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 6th Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Beau Euton (Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Proponent) -- Energy, 8th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Frank Strigari (AEP Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 8th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Teresa Ringenbach (Nationwide Energy Partners, Proponent) -- Energy, 8th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Christopher Hollon (AES Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 8th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Vince Squillace (OHBA, Proponent) -- Energy, 8th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Janine Ostrander (Interested Party) -- Energy, 8th Hearing (November 12, 2025)
Testimony by Teresa Ringenbach (NEP, APL, OHA, & CC, Proponent) -- Energy, 10th Hearing (February 25, 2026)
Testimony by Angela O'Brien (Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Proponent) -- Energy, 10th Hearing (February 25, 2026)
Testimony by Frank Strigari (AEP Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 10th Hearing (February 25, 2026)
Testimony by Christopher Wyche (Columbus City Council, Interested Party) -- Energy, 10th Hearing (February 25, 2026)
Testimony by Jessica Wilkins-Bibbs (Proponent) -- Energy, 10th Hearing (February 25, 2026)
Testimony by David Thomas (Ohio House of Representatives, Sponsor) -- Public Utilities, 1st Hearing (May 13, 2026)
Testimony by Teresa Ringenbach (Nationwide Energy Partners, Proponent) -- Public Utilities, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Kimberly Bojko (The Champion Companies, Proponent) -- Public Utilities, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Rowland "Tre" Giller (American Power & Light, Building Industry Asscoation of Central Ohio, Proponent) -- Public Utilities, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by Tim Williams (Ohio Manufactured Homes Association, Proponent) -- Public Utilities, 2nd Hearing (June 3, 2026)
Testimony by John Seryak (Ohio Manufacturers' Association, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Donald Kennedy Jr. (Oxford Circle Development LLC, Proponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Nicholas King (Preferred Living, Proponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Rob Brantman (Standard Power, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Corey Durthaler (self, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Brent Crawford (Crawford Hoying, Proponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Jason Dorsey (AES Ohio, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Angela O'Brien (Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Rocco D'Ascenzo (Duke Energy Ohio, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Peggy Lee (Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Frank Strigari (AEP Ohio, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Kristie Ortiz (Advocates for Basic Legal Equality's Housing and Community Economic Development Managing Attorney, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Nolan Rutschilling (Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Elaine Miracle (St Michael St Vincent de Paul Society conference, Interested Party) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Mark (Wagenbrenner, Proponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by PJ Huff (Lifestyle Communities, Proponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Michelle Starr (Be Brown Brave LLC, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Mike Gabrail (Crossroads Group, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Julia Sterkovsky (individual voter, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Anthony Cafaro (The Cafaro Company, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Matthew Vincel (Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Nick Milano (Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)
Testimony by Ben Webb (AARP Ohio, Opponent) -- Public Utilities, 3rd Hearing (June 10, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB173

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