HB 441·OH·house
Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander
Passed One ChamberFiled Sep 9, 2025
Sponsor: Brian Stewart (R)
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Refer to Committee
Jun 10, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Ohio law so that lawsuits for libel or slander must be filed within four years of the defamatory statement’s publication or utterance, instead of the current one‑year limit. The clock starts when the statement is made, regardless of when the victim discovers it. This gives plaintiffs more time to bring a claim.
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