Ohio bills · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)
Ohio HB 441
Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Adam Mathews (Republican)
- Brian Stewart (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Josh Williams (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Ohio legislature· long title
To amend section 2305.11 of the Revised Code to provide that for purposes of the one-year limitations period for libel or slander, the cause of action starts from publication of the libelous matter or when the slanderous words were spoken, regardless of when the aggrieved party discovered the libelous matter or slanderous words.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 House | Passed | pass | Set your home in Ohio to see |
| Jun 3, 2026 House | Reported | fail | Set your home in Ohio to see |
Actions
- Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
Referred to committee - Jun 4, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jun 3, 2026 · House
Passed - Jun 3, 2026 · House
Reported - Amended - Sep 15, 2025 · House
Referred to committee - Sep 9, 2025 · House
Introduced