Modify trust and probate laws

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill revises Ohio’s trust, probate and fiduciary statutes to define fraudulent transfers, set new time limits for creditor claims, and change who may serve as an estate administrator. It also modifies the duties and disclosure requirements of agents under powers of attorney, clarifies the authority of trustees, protectors and other fiduciaries, and updates rules for trust revocation, amendment, and tax reimbursements. These changes affect creditors, estate administrators, trustees, protectors, attorneys‑in‑fact and anyone creating or managing trusts or estates in Ohio.

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Hearings

• Senate Judiciary: Sub. H. B. No. 203, Sub. H. B. No. 446, Sub. H. B. No. 689, Sub. H. B. No. 105, Sub. H. B. No. 126, Am. H. B. No. 168, Sub. H. B. No. 210, Sub. H. B. No. 492, S. B. No. 178, S. B. No. 341, S. B. No. 422, Am. H. B. No. 372, Sub. H. B. No. 338
  Senate Judiciary · Jun 10, 2026
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 446, H. B. No. 478, H. B. No. 565, H. B. No. 441, H. B. No. 723, H. B. No. 751, H. B. No. 490, H. B. No. 626, Sub. S. B. No. 61, Sub. S. B. No. 174, S. B. No. 262, H. B. No. 611
  House Judiciary · May 20, 2026
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 446, H. B. No. 372, H. B. No. 441, H. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 447
  House Judiciary · Nov 5, 2025
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 386, H. B. No. 195, H. B. No. 447, H. B. No. 249, H. B. No. 446
  House Judiciary · Oct 29, 2025
• House Judiciary: H. B. No. 132, H. B. No. 338, H. B. No. 447, H. B. No. 446, H. B. No. 296, H. B. No. 386
  House Judiciary · Oct 15, 2025

History

1. Jun 2, 2026Referred to committee
2. May 21, 2026Introduced
3. May 20, 2026Reported - Substitute
4. May 20, 2026Passed
5. Oct 1, 2025Referred to committee
6. Sep 15, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Adam Mathews (R) · sponsor
• Brian Stewart

Bill text

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