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OH SB15

Bill

Status

Passed

5/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Steve Wilson

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Origin

Senate

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Establishes that fiscal officers shall not be held liable for loss of public funds when they perform all official duties with reasonable care, but remain liable only for losses resulting from negligence or wrongful acts

  • Applies liability standard to officers in counties, townships, municipalities, community college districts, technical college districts, state community college districts, public library boards, and regional water and sewer districts

  • Covers treasurers, auditors, fiscal officers, deputy fiscal officers, and compliance officers in the specified public entities

  • Creates uniform liability protection across multiple levels of Ohio government and special districts by enacting ten new sections of the Revised Code

Legislative Description

Revise fiscal officer liability for loss of public funds

State and Local Government : Public Officials and Employees

Last Action

Effective 9/13/22

5/25/2022

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government3/24/2021
Local Government and Elections1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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