When was Ohio House Bill HB 447 introduced?

HB 447 was introduced on Sep 15, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 447?

The latest action on HB 447 by the House was: Referred to committee (Judiciary) on Oct 01, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 447?

HB 447 was introduced by Brian Stewart.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 447 (136 legislative session)

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Sep 15, 2025
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HB 447

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Regards the dollar caps on certain damages in civil actions

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House • Oct 01, 2025: Referred to committee (Judiciary)

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Oct 01, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Judiciary)
Sep 15, 2025 | House
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Testimony by Brian Stewart (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 1st Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Lindsay Lawrence (Ohio Association of Justice, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Emily Gemar (Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Sharon Montgomery (Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Teresa Stafford-Wright (Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Stephanie Stock (Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Frederick Gittes (Protecting Ohio's Employees, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Kristi Mouncey (Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, Proponent) -- Judiciary, 2nd Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Stivers (Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Nick Rhodes (Ohio Business Roundtable, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Ryan Richardson (Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Elisabeth Arko (Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Joe Roth (American Prosperity Casualty Insurance Association, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Tom Balzer (Ohio Trucking Association, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Remi Stone (The Doctors Company, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Greg Saul (Ohio Society of CPAs, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Jared Weiser (National Federation of Independent Businesses, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by George Christy (Ohio Insurance Agents Association, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Monica Hueckel and Sean McGlone (Ohio State Medical Association and Ohio Hospitality Association, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Cary Silverman (American Tort Reform Association, Opponent) -- Judiciary, 3rd Hearing (November 5, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB447

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