HB 555 Ohio House · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Prohibit certain public nuisance actions

HB 555 amends state laws to clarify definitions and procedures related to public nuisance and product liability claims. The bill specifically updates the legal meaning of terms like "harm," "economic loss," and "product" to distinguish between physical injury and financial damage in lawsuits against manufacturers and suppliers. It also expands the scope of public nuisance actions to include claims alleging that a product's sale or marketing unreasonably interferes with rights shared by the general public. By refining these definitions, the legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines for courts handling cases involving product safety and public welfare issues.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 15, 2024 Last action May 21, 2024
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