The Ohio General Assembly this week approved House Bill 105, Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA)-supported legislation to bring more transparency to third-party litigation funding. The bill now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature.

House Bill 105 would require commercial litigation financiers to register with the attorney general and would prohibit foreign-domiciled litigation financiers from operating in Ohio. OMA has supported the bill as a way to ensure outside financial interests cannot quietly bankroll lawsuits against Ohio businesses.

“Ohio manufacturers need a legal climate that is fair, transparent and predictable,” said Lindsey Short, OMA managing director of advocacy and energy services. “House Bill 105 is a commonsense step to expose hidden lawsuit funding, protect employers from abusive litigation practices and strengthen Ohio’s business climate.” 6/11/2026