Scored 8/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
Ohio bill would raise damage caps for injured people
Revise caps on noneconomic, punitive, and exemplary damages
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let Ohio courts award higher money for pain, suffering, and punishments in lawsuits, using CPI to update caps each year.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
People who get hurt could receive more fair compensation, and companies may face higher costs if sued, so the public should watch this bill while it moves through committees.
Take action
Add your name. At 100 signatures we compile this petition and deliver it to the office — and every signer gets a message to send their own representatives.
0 of 100 in‑district signatures
Step 1 · Pick your position
Step 2 · Add your name
Sign in to oppose this billPicking a side above doesn't sign anything yet — a free account records your name on the petition and keeps it one signature per person. We'll bring you straight back here with your choice saved.
The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill would increase caps on noneconomic damages.
- Bill would increase caps on punitive and exemplary damages.
- Caps would be adjusted each year based on the consumer price index.
- Bill was introduced in the Ohio Senate by Sen. Louis Blessing.
- Bill is referred to the Judiciary Committee.
In the news
Scanning the news for this bill…
Headlines gathered from across the news, starting points to explore, not endorsements. Always read the official text before acting.
Sources
Read it yourself: the official bill and records.
This bill is in the Ohio Bill Book 2026
The best and worst Ohio bills of 2026, one page each — our take on the left, the bill on the right, and room for your notes. No email needed.
Get the free PDF →