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OH SB368

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristina Roegner

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows benefactors or their designated representatives to sue Ohio state institutions of higher education for violating restrictions in endowment agreements governing management, investment, spending, or purpose of funds

  • Requires benefactors to first notify the Attorney General's charitable law section in writing of violations, then wait 180 days for resolution before filing a private lawsuit

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

  • Establishes a 6-year statute of limitations from discovery of the breach, with a 210-day extension if the Attorney General 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 institutional violation of an endowment agreement

Education : Higher Education

Last Action

Referred to committee: Higher Education

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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