The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder’s appeal, leaving intact his corruption conviction and 20-year sentence tied to the House Bill 6 scandal. With his final legal appeal exhausted, Householder is now expected to seek a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, according to The Associated Press.

The case remains a stark reminder of what happens when utility policy is shaped behind closed doors and ratepayers are left holding the bill.

“House Bill 6 showed the danger of energy policy built around utility interests instead of customers,” said Ryan Augsburger, president of the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association. “Ohio needs transparency, accountability and strong customer protections to make sure this never happens again.” 4/28/2026