HB 441 OH
Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander
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Summary
To amend section 2305.11 of the Revised Code to provide that for purposes of the one-year limitations period for libel or slander, the cause of action starts from publication of the libelous matter or when the slanderous words were spoken, regardless of when the aggrieved party discovered the libelous matter or slanderous words.
Sponsors (2)
- Brian Stewart Republican · primary
- Adam Mathews Republican · primary
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Josh Williams Republican · cosponsor
Action history (6)
- Sep 9, 2025 Introduced · lower
- Sep 15, 2025 Referred to committee · lower
- Jun 3, 2026 Reported - Amended · lower
- Jun 3, 2026 Passed · lower
- Jun 4, 2026 Introduced · upper
- Jun 10, 2026 Referred to committee · upper
Subjects
Civil LawCourtsCourts and Civil Law
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