Section 5119.85 | 9-8-8 hotline liability exemption.
(A) As used in this section, "telephone company" has the same meaning as in section 128.01 of the Revised Code.
(B) Except for willful or wanton misconduct, a telephone company, a provider of interconnected voice over internet protocol service, and any other installer, maintainer, or provider, through the sale or otherwise, of customer premises equipment, or service used for or with the 9-8-8 hotline, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, corporate parents, and affiliates are not liable in damages in a civil action for injuries, death or loss to persons or property incurred by any person resulting from such an entity's or its officers', directors', employees', agents', or suppliers' participation in or acts or omissions in connection with participating in or developing, maintaining, or operating the 9-8-8 hotline.
Last updated August 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Available Versions of this Section
- April 9, 2025 – Enacted by Senate Bill 211 - 135th General Assembly [ View April 9, 2025 Version ]
- September 30, 2025 – Amended by House Bill 96 - 136th General Assembly [ View September 30, 2025 Version ]