The bill S.B. No. 2025-2026 aims to enact section 6101.162 of the Revised Code, which establishes specific prohibitions regarding contracts entered into by conservancy districts for the procurement of goods or services. Under this new section, contracts cannot include provisions that require the conservancy district to indemnify or hold harmless another party, designate a venue for disputes outside of proper jurisdiction, limit liability for direct losses due to negligence or misconduct, bind the district to unknown terms, or restrict the district's ability to recover costs for replacement contractors.

Additionally, any contract that contains a prohibited term or condition as outlined in the bill will be considered void from the outset, although the remainder of the contract will remain enforceable. This legislation is designed to protect conservancy districts from potentially unfavorable contractual obligations and ensure that they operate within a framework that safeguards their interests.