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SB 460OHIOSession 136State Billin committee

Ohio exempts mandatory oil and gas well pad fencing from property taxes

Original title: Exempt from property tax fencing surrounding oil, gas well pads

Last action · September 30, 2026: Referred to Ways and MeansSponsor: Al Cutrona

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio exempts required fencing surrounding oil and gas s from property taxation, applying the exemption to tax years ending on or after the act's effective date.

Why it matters

Property tax liabilities decrease for operators of oil and gas s that are mandated to install surrounding fences under state rules or permits.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

oil and gas well operators

Operators receive a property tax exemption for required fencing surrounding their well pads.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which fences are exempt from property taxes under this bill?

Fences surrounding areas cleared or prepared for drilling oil or gas wells that are required by rules from the chief of the division of oil and gas resources management or by permit conditions are exempt.

When does the property tax exemption take effect for taxpayers?

The enactment applies to tax years ending on or after the effective date of the section.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Sep 30, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Ways and Means
Jun 22, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced

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Connected Entities

Al Cutrona, Revised Code

PersonAl Cutrona“Senator, District 33”Map →

OrganizationRevised Code“Ohio Revised Code”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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