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OH HB751
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Mathews
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AI Summary
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Allows donors (benefactors) or their designated representatives to sue state institutions of higher education for violating restrictions in endowment agreements on management, investment, spending, or purpose of funds
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Requires benefactors to first notify the Attorney General's charitable law section of violations and wait 180 days before filing suit if the AG has not obtained compliance and restitution
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Limits lawsuits to declaratory and equitable relief only—plaintiffs cannot seek monetary damages, court costs, or attorney's fees for themselves
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Establishes a 6-year statute of limitations from discovery of the breach, with an automatic 210-day extension if the AG is notified during the sixth year
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Applies to endowment funds established after the effective date and to breaches occurring after the effective date for pre-existing funds
Legislative Description
Regards action for institutional violation of endowment agreement
Commerce : Financial Institutions
Last Action
Introduced
3/10/2026