HB 439: Prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells
The bill aims to prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads. This means that operators of oil and gas wells cannot discharge brine onto roads, protecting public health and safety. The bill also repeals certain sections of the existing code, removing outdated or unnecessary regulations. Furthermore, the bill requires the chief of the division of oil and gas resources management to adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of the new regulations.
| Sep. 15, 2025 | Referred to committee: Natural Resources |
| Sep. 09, 2025 | Introduced |
As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
H. B. No. 439
2025-2026
Representatives Rader, Brennan
Cosponsors: Representatives Troy, Lett, McNally, Brownlee, Robinson
To amend sections 1509.03, 1509.22, 1509.222, 1509.223, 1509.224, 1509.33, and 1509.99 and to repeal section 1509.226 of the Revised Code to expressly prohibit the surface application of brine from oil and gas wells on roads.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That sections 1509.03, 1509.22, 1509.222, 1509.223, 1509.224, 1509.33, and 1509.99 of the Revised Code be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1509.03.
(A) The chief of the division of oil and gas resources management shall adopt, rescind, and amend, in
accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, rules for the administration, implementation, and enforcement of this chapter.
Section 2. That existing sections 1509.03, 1509.22, 1509.222, 1509.223, 1509.224, 1509.33, and 1509.99 of the Revised Code are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That section 1509.226 of the Revised Code is hereby repealed.