House Bill 447, which is under consideration in the Ohio House of Representatives, would raise limits on non-economic damage caps in civil lawsuits. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Ashville.

“The caps that were established in the tort reform legislation have served Ohio well, elevating Ohio from a risky and expensive place to conduct business to a more cost-competitive and predictable environment,” said Lindsey Short, managing director of advocacy services for the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA). “Passage of tort reform was a top priority for the OMA for over a decade, and we will continue to protect those gains. That’s why we oppose House Bill 447.”

Short also chairs the Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice, which presented opponent testimony on the bill. 11/13/2025