Statute of Limitations Bill Zooms Through the Senate

This week, on a 32-0 vote, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 13, legislation to reduce the statute of limitations for oral and written contracts. Under the bill, the statute of limitations for written contracts would be reduced from the current eight years to six; for oral contracts, it would be reduced from six years to four. The OMA is supportive of the proposed changes. The bill now awaits action from the Ohio House. 2/4/2021