HB639

Create defense to nuisance claims re: racing facilities

Chamber Passed·6/3/26

Ohio HB639 provides a defense for nuisance claims related to racing facilities and racetracks.

Ohio HB639 establishes a defense for nuisance claims brought by property owners within a five-mile radius of a racing facility or racetrack. This defense applies if the property owner purchased or constructed a building after the facility's completion, the facility is lawfully operating, and the nuisance claim is based on ordinary and anticipated activities. These activities include noise, dust, traffic, lighting, and other typical operations. The defense remains valid regardless of changes to the facility's size, scope, configuration, or technology.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 88–1 · Jun 3
Current
Select Committee on Gaming Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 25

9:00 AM

House Local Government Click, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

Mar 11

9:00 AM

House Local Government Click, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Jun 10

Senate

Referred to committee: Select Committee on Gaming

Jun 4

Senate

Introduced

Jun 3

House

Passed