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HB 603: Prohibit certain clauses from conservancy district contracts

Ohio · House · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified October 1, 2026

What HB 603 does, verified October 1, 2026

The bill aims to prohibit a conservancy district's board of directors from including certain provisions in a contract for the procurement of goods or services. It prohibits contracts that require the conservancy district to indemnify or hold harmless another person, or that name a venue for any action or dispute. The bill also prohibits provisions that limit the conservancy district's liability for bodily injury, death, or damage caused by the negligence of another party. Additionally, it prohibits provisions that require the conservancy district to agree to unknown terms or conditions, or that are electronically accepted without negotiation. The bill also prohibits provisions that are inconsistent with the conservancy district's obligations under a specific state law. Finally, it prohibits provisions that limit the conservancy district's ability to recover the cost for a replacement co…

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Last action: Referred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources (2026-09-30)Alert me
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Adam HolmesMark JohnsonKevin RitterTex FischerMonica Robb BlasdelElgin RogersAdam BirdSean BrennanJodi SalvoMark SigristJason StephensJosh Williams
Recent actions6 total · showing 5
Sep. 30, 2026Referred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources
Jun. 11, 2026Introduced
Jun. 09, 2026Passed
Jun. 08, 2026Reported - Amended: Natural Resources
Feb. 04, 2026Referred to committee: Natural Resources
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