H.B. No. 657 Summary

• Exempts wireless service providers and resellers from the Ohio Consumers' Counsel operating assessment by amending section 4911.18 of the Revised Code.

• Adds a new definition to section 4911.18 stating that "public utility" does not include wireless service providers or resellers to the extent they provide wireless service as defined in section 128.01.

• Amends section 4927.03 to clarify that wireless service providers and resellers are excluded from Consumers' Counsel assessment requirements under section 4911.18.

• Maintains existing assessment procedures for electric utilities, electric services companies, natural gas companies, and other regulated utilities based on intrastate gross earnings or receipts.