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OH SB360

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Schaffer

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Victims of theft or fraud committed during a declared state of emergency may recover treble (triple) damages in civil court, rather than standard full damages

  • Applies to emergencies declared by the president, governor, or chief elected official of a political subdivision, and the crime must occur within the stated time period and location of the emergency

  • Victims remain eligible for additional recovery including costs of maintaining the civil action, attorney's fees, and punitive or exemplary damages where otherwise authorized

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code Section 2307.60, which governs civil remedies for victims of criminal acts

Legislative Description

Allow treble damages for theft, fraud victims in an emergency

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Referred to committee: Judiciary

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026

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