The bill H. B. No. 2025-2026, introduced by Representative Moore and co-sponsored by Representatives Ritter, Johnson, and Holmes, seeks to enact section 6101.162 of the Revised Code. This new section will prohibit conservancy districts from including specific provisions in contracts for the procurement of goods or services. The prohibited provisions include indemnification clauses, venue selection clauses that do not align with proper jurisdiction in the state, limitations on liability for direct losses due to negligence or misconduct, unknown terms that can be unilaterally changed, inconsistencies with public records obligations, and limitations on the ability to recover costs for replacement contractors.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if any contract contains a term or condition that falls under the prohibited categories, that specific term or condition will be considered void from the outset (ab initio). However, the remainder of the contract will still be enforceable as if the voided term or condition were not included. This legislation aims to protect conservancy districts from potentially harmful contractual obligations and ensure fair procurement practices.