Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander

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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