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OH SB342
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Al Landis
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Ohio conservancy districts from including indemnification or hold harmless clauses in contracts for goods or services procurement
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Requires all legal disputes involving conservancy districts to be heard in Ohio courts with proper jurisdiction, banning out-of-state venue provisions
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Bars contract provisions that limit a district's ability to recover damages for bodily injury, death, or property damage caused by contractor negligence, misconduct, or other tortious conduct
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Prevents districts from being bound by unknown terms, non-negotiated conditions, unilaterally changeable provisions, or terms electronically accepted by employees
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Any prohibited contract provision is automatically void from inception, while the remainder of the contract remains enforceable
Legislative Description
Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts
Environment and Natural Resources : Conservancy and Other Districts
Last Action
Referred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources
2/11/2026