The failure of anti-117 forces to secure enough signatures and the right kind for their petitions is being cheered by the Ohio business community, ranging from the OH Manufacturers' Association to the state's Chemistry Technology Council.
"The legal reforms contained in Senate Bill 117 strike a reasonable balance between protecting consumers without overly burdening businesses," said Ryan Augsburger, Managing Director of Public Policy Services for the OH Manufacturers' Association. "The legislation adds fairness and predictability to Ohio's civil justice system, which is a critical competitiveness issue for Ohio business and industry. Efforts to reverse SB are rightfully characterized as anti-competitive."
This law prohibits the extension of the state's public nuisance concept to what should be treated as product liability matters. Such a law creates a level playing field for business in the state or considering relocating to OH.
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