The bill amends sections 715.44, 2307.71, and 2307.72 of the Revised Code and enacts a new section, 2307.801, to prohibit public nuisance actions related to product liability claims. Specifically, it introduces language stating that no person shall bring a public nuisance claim alleging that the design, manufacture, supply, marketing, distribution, promotion, advertising, labeling, or sale of a product unreasonably interferes with a right common to the general public. This change is intended to codify the Ohio Supreme Court's ruling in a specific case regarding the abrogation of public nuisance claims at common law.

Additionally, the bill repeals existing sections 715.44, 2307.71, and 2307.72, which previously governed aspects of product liability and nuisance claims. The amendments clarify definitions related to product liability, including terms such as "claimant," "economic loss," and "product liability claim," while also establishing that the new provisions do not affect other statutes or common law related to environmental contamination or pollution. Overall, the bill aims to streamline product liability claims and limit the scope of public nuisance actions in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 715.44, 2307.71
As Reported By House Committee: 715.44, 2307.71, 2307.72
As Passed By House: 715.44, 2307.71, 2307.72