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OH HB751

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Mathews

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Limits lawsuits to declaratory and equitable relief only—plaintiffs cannot seek monetary damages, court costs, or attorney's fees for themselves

  • 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

  • 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

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