HB 441

  • Ohio House Bill
  • 136th Legislature (2025-2026)
  • Introduced in House Sep 09, 2025
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander

Abstract

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.

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Sep 15, 2025

House

Referred to committee

  • Referral-Committee
House Judiciary Committee

Sep 09, 2025

House

Introduced

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Fiscal Notes: As Introduced PDF
Analysis: As Introduced PDF

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