The Overview
If you bid on, manage, or sign public construction work in Ohio, a new state law now affects how your contracts are written. Under the new state law, public authorities and other parties to Ohio construction contracts must note where those contracts depart from a standard industry form. Ohio's Senate Bill 262 was signed by the governor on June 18 and took effect Sept. 17.
What the Law Does
The law amends several sections of the Ohio Revised Code to require public authorities and other parties to note where a construction contract departs from a standard industry form.
According to the Newark Earthworks Herald, the law applies to new construction contracts and includes an exception for projects of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). Contracts signed before Sept. 17 are not covered, and ODOT projects fall under the exception.
Legislative Status
Sen. Bill Blessing (R-OH-8) sponsored the bill, with 17 cosponsors including Rep. Josh Williams (R-OH-44), Rep. Adam Mathews (R-OH-56), Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-OH-89), Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-OH-11), and Sen. Nickie Antonio (D-OH-23), among 12 others.
The Senate passed the bill 31-0 on March 5. The House passed it 93-0 on June 3. The Senate then accepted the House's changes 33-0 on June 10. All three votes were unanimous.
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