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HB447Introduced in the House

Regards the dollar caps on certain damages in civil actions

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Brian Stewart, District 12

What does this bill do?

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Official description

To amend sections 2305.01, 2307.80, 2315.18, 2315.21, 2323.43, 2744.05, and 3345.40 of the Revised Code to increase the dollar caps on noneconomic damages and punitive or exemplary damages in civil actions and to provide a procedure for the Department of Taxation to make annual adjustments of those caps based on the consumer price index.

Where it stands

Referred to committee: Judiciary

October 1, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Referred to committee: Judiciary

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