2023-2024 Regular Session • Ohio Legislature
HB179: Regards vicarious liability in tort actions; statutes of repose
Legislative Summary
To amend section 2305.15 and to enact section 2307.241 of the Revised Code relative to vicarious liability in tort actions and to provide that the tolling of the limitations period during the defendant's absence or concealment does not apply to statutes of repose.
Bill History
5/22/2023
Introduced
House of Representatives
5/23/2023
Referred to committee: Civil Justice
House of Representatives
6/20/2023
Reported - Amended: Civil Justice
House of Representatives
1/10/2024
Passed
House of Representatives
1/16/2024
Introduced
Senate
1/24/2024
Referred to committee: Judiciary
Senate
6/26/2024
Reported: Judiciary
Senate
6/26/2024
Passed
Senate
7/15/2024
Sent To The Governor
7/24/2024
Signed By The Governor
10/24/2024
Effective
Roll Call Votes
Senate Favorable Passage
6/26/2024
7
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Passed
6/26/2024
31
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Passed
1/10/2024
92
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Favorable Passage
6/20/2023
14
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(10/24/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Sponsors
Republican: 7
Democrat: 4
Primary Sponsor

Adam Mathews
Republican