SB157

Reduce statute of limitations for contract actions

Chamber Passed·5/20/26

Ohio SB157 reduces the statute of limitations for contract actions from six years to three years.

Ohio SB157 amends sections 2305.06 and 2305.07 of the Revised Code, reducing the statute of limitations for contract actions from six years to three years. This change applies to actions arising from written or oral contracts, including those for personal, family, or household purposes. The bill repeals existing sections and sets new time limits for initiating legal actions based on contracts.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 5–1 · May 20
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

May 20

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 5th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

May 13

9:45 AM

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

History

May 27

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

May 26

House

Introduced

May 20

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Judiciary