The bill, known as the Protecting public Resources, Ecosystems, and Sensitive lands from Extraction, Violation, and Exploitation (PRESERVE) Act, seeks to enact a new section, 1509.023, of the Revised Code. This section explicitly prohibits the removal of oil or natural gas from state-owned or controlled lands through horizontal drilling methods. The legislation aims to safeguard public resources and sensitive ecosystems from potential exploitation and environmental harm associated with such extraction practices.

Under the provisions of this bill, the director of natural resources and other state authorities are restricted from issuing permits, making leases, or granting any form of authorization for the extraction of oil or gas via horizontal wells on state lands. This legislative measure reflects a commitment to protecting Ohio's natural resources and ensuring that state lands remain free from the impacts of horizontal drilling.