Prohibit certain public nuisance actions
What changed between versions
The bill title and purpose were changed to explicitly include 'product liability' in the prohibition of public nuisance actions, broadening the bill's focus.
Added a new definition for 'Product liability claim' that explicitly includes public nuisance claims alleging that product design, manufacture, or marketing unreasonably interferes with public rights.
Added new section 2307.801 that prohibits bringing public nuisance claims related to product liability and codifies the Ohio Supreme Court's decision to abrogate such claims.
Added clarification that environmental contamination claims remain separate and can still be pursued alongside product liability claims in the same civil action.
Removed page numbers and formatting markers from the original bill text as part of the amendment process.