Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 38: Establish liability standard for certain food-related injuries
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 38 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establish liability standard for certain food-related injuries. Primary sponsor: Bill DeMora (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To enact section 2307.56 of the Revised Code to provide for a reasonable expectation test in determining liability for injury caused by consumption of food containing a substance injurious to health and for the jury to make that determination.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeMora | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced