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OH HB477
Bill
Status
9/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thaddeus Claggett
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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The Attorney General may refuse to represent any state agency with an outstanding reimbursement balance, unless the Governor or General Assembly requires the representation.
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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.
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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