SB146

Codify the common law action for piercing the corporate veil

Chamber Passed·10/29/25

Ohio SB146 codifies the common law doctrine of piercing the corporate veil.

Ohio SB146 codifies the common law doctrine of piercing the corporate veil, allowing a person to hold a covered person liable for damages or civil penalties if they can demonstrate the covered person exerted control over the covered entity and caused it to perpetrate fraud. The bill defines "covered person" and "covered entity," and specifies that certain actions do not constitute control. The law applies to claims brought on or after the effective date, with intent for both prospective and retroactive application unless deemed unconstitutional.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 7–0 · Oct 29, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Oct 29, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Jun 11, 2025

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party

History

Nov 5, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Nov 4, 2025

House

Introduced

Oct 29, 2025

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Judiciary