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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio HB 878 increases civil penalties for repeat dredged material violations to $37,500
Last action · May 20, 2026: Referred to Natural ResourcesSponsors: Chris Glassburn and 3 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio House Bill 878 increases civil penalties for subsequent violations involving to up to $37,500 per day. The measure also creates a new water pollution control administration fund to support environmental enforcement and education programs.
Repeat offenders of rules face higher financial penalties, while collected civil fines are split to fund state environmental education and water pollution control enforcement.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
persons managing or placing dredged material
Individuals or entities subject to dredged material regulations face increased civil penalties of up to $37,500 for subsequent rule violations.
Director of Environmental Protection
The director administers the new water pollution control administration fund and requests the attorney general to commence civil enforcement actions.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum civil penalty for a repeat violation involving dredged material under HB 878?
Where do the collected civil penalty fines go?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- May 20, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to Natural Resources
- May 12, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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Sources
www.legislature.ohio.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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