HB441Introduced in the House
Regards the one-year limitations period for libel or slander
Introduced by Brian Stewart, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To amend section 2305.11 of the Revised Code to increase the limitations period from one year to four years for libel or slander and provide that for purposes of the four-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.
Where it stands
Referred to committee: Judiciary
June 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · June 3, 2026
90
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
90 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dontavius Jarrells | 1 | Yes |
| Latyna Humphrey | 2 | Yes |
| Ismail Mohamed | 3 | Yes |
| Beryl Brown Piccolantonio | 4 | Yes |
| Meredith Lawson-Rowe | 5 | Yes |
| Christine Cockley | 6 | Yes |
| Anita Somani | 8 | Yes |
| Munira Abdullahi | 9 | Yes |
| Mark Sigrist | 10 | Yes |
| Crystal Lett | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Judiciary
Reported - Amended: Judiciary
Passed
Introduced
Referred to committee: Judiciary
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