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OH HB251

OH HB251
Shorten the period of limitations for actions on a contract


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Introduced
05/21/2019
In Committee
12/02/2020
Crossed Over
11/19/2019
Passed
12/09/2020
Dead

Introduced Session

133rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

To amend sections 2305.03, 2305.06, 2305.07, and 2305.11 and to enact section 2305.117 of the Revised Code and to amend Section 22 of H.B. 197 of the 133rd General Assembly to shorten the period of limitations for actions upon a contract; to make changes to the borrowing statute pertaining to applicable periods of limitations; to establish a statute of repose for a legal malpractice action; to modify the tolling of criminal, civil, administrative, and other time limitations; and to declare an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill aims to shorten the period of limitations for actions upon a contract. Specifically, it amends sections of the Revised Code to reduce the statute of limitations for actions on a contract from 8 years to 6 years, and from 6 years to 4 years for actions on non-written contracts. The bill also establishes a statute of repose for legal malpractice actions, requiring such actions to be commenced within 4 years of the alleged malpractice, with a limited exception allowing for a 1-year extension if the injury could not have been discovered within the initial 3-year period. Additionally, the bill modifies the tolling of criminal, civil, administrative, and other time limitations in response to the COVID-19 emergency declared in Ohio, extending certain deadlines until July 30, 2020.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (36)

Last Action

Senate Judiciary 9th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (09:15 12/2/2020 South Hearing Room) (on 12/02/2020)

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