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OH HB477

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thaddeus Claggett

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • State agencies must reimburse the Attorney General at fair market rates for legal services provided in contract disputes with contractors or recipients of state contracts.

  • Fair market rate is calculated based on time spent, type of legal services, and comparable legal service costs in the county where the action is heard.

  • The Attorney General may refuse to represent any state agency with an outstanding reimbursement balance, unless the Governor or General Assembly requires the representation.

  • If the Attorney General refuses representation due to unpaid balances, written notification must be provided to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker within one business day.

  • The Attorney General has discretion to waive reimbursement requirements and forgive outstanding balances.

Legislative Description

Require state agencies compensate AG for legal representation

State and Local Government : State Government

Last Action

Referred to committee: General Government

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

General Government10/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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