SB 63 Ohio Senate · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Require plaintiff in asbestos claim to file specified disclosures

This bill requires individuals filing asbestos-related lawsuits to submit a detailed sworn statement within thirty days of filing their complaint. The disclosure must include specific personal and exposure information, such as the plaintiff's work history, the names of asbestos-containing products used, the exact locations of exposure, and the specific disease being alleged. Plaintiffs must also continuously update this information if they learn of new exposure details or errors in their initial submission. Additionally, the bill prevents defendants from being sued until their products or premises are specifically identified in these disclosures and allows courts to dismiss claims against defendants who are not properly identified. This process aims to streamline asbestos litigation by ensuring plaintiffs provide concrete evidence early in the legal process, while excluding workers' compensation and veterans' benefit claims from these requirements.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2023 Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 22, 2024 · House Dec 10, 2024

How they voted

2110
Passed
Total votes 31
May 22, 2024
D Democratic7
7 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican24
21 Yea 3 Nay
87% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Concurred in House amendments
upper
Dec 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Jun 11, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 8, 2024
Committee
Recommitted
upper
Feb 22, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Feb 21, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors

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