OH HB709

Amends Ohio Revised Code section 2305.111 to eliminate the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse claims made against a bankruptcy estate only.

Maintains the existing 12-year statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims brought against all other defendants, with the limitations period beginning when the victim reaches age of majority.

Defines "childhood sexual abuse" to include sexual violations of children under 18 (or under 21 with developmental disability or physical impairment) and specifies particular circumstances under which violations of sections 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.05, and 2907.06 of the Revised Code constitute childhood sexual abuse.

Allows fraudulent concealment by defendants to toll the 12-year limitations period for childhood sexual abuse claims occurring on or after August 3, 2006, until the plaintiff discovers or should have discovered the relevant facts.

Known as the Scout's Honor Law and repeals the existing version of section 2305.111.