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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2024
Last action May 21, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 21, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
May 15, 2024
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 555
Scope: OH
Hi! I can help you understand HB 555. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline