HB 441

Ohio House bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: June 4, 2026.

Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander.

Bill ID OH-2025-2026-HB-441
Session 2025-2026
Status passed_lower
Committee H. JUD
House passed_lower 2026-06-04
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.

Sponsor
Brian Stewart, Adam Mathews
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-09-09 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-04 Status passed_lower
2026-06-04 Latest Action Introduced
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