HB126

Prohibit certain public nuisance actions

Chamber Passed·5/7/25

Ohio HB126 prohibits public nuisance actions related to product design, manufacture, and sale.

Ohio HB126 amends the state's Revised Code to prohibit public nuisance claims or causes of action at common law related to the design, manufacture, supply, marketing, distribution, promotion, advertising, labeling, or sale of a product. This bill codifies the Ohio Supreme Court's holding in In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, which abrogated certain public nuisance claims. The bill aims to prevent claims that unreasonably interfere with a right common to the general public.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 7–4 · May 7, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

59 Yea

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36 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 10

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary A./Craig, 6th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Jun 3

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary (Cont.) A./Craig, 5th Hearing, No Testimony

History

May 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

May 13, 2025

Senate

Introduced

May 7, 2025

House

Reported - Substitute: Judiciary