Ohio House Bill 441: Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Referred to committee: Judiciary (2026-06-10)

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