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AI Summary
The Ohio Right to Compute Act regulates AI in critical infrastructure, covering systems like automated control and data processing, and limits further regulation while mandating risk management.
Business Impact
If you operate AI-controlled critical infrastructure in Ohio, you must implement risk management policies or face regulatory penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
What This Means
The Ohio Right to Compute Act regulates specific computational systems, including AI in critical infrastructure, and requires risk management policies while limiting further regulation.
Key Provisions
- Regulates certain computational systems, including AI in automated control and data processing.
- Limits further regulation of computational systems unless authorized by the Act.
- Requires risk management policies for AI-controlled critical infrastructure, focusing on data security, system integrity, and operational continuity.
- Names the act the Ohio Right to Compute Act.
Latest Legislative Action
Reported - Amended
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Steve Demetriou | Primary |
| Tex Fischer | Primary |
| Ty D. Mathews | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Implement risk management policies for AI-controlled systems
Who: Businesses operating AI-controlled critical infrastructure
Penalty: Regulatory penalties for non-compliance
Who: Businesses operating AI-controlled critical infrastructure
Penalty: Regulatory penalties for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The Ohio Right to Compute Act enacts section 9.89 of the Revised Code, focusing on the regulation of computational systems, particularly those involving artificial intelligence in automated control and data processing. It limits further regulation by prohibiting additional state-level restrictions unless explicitly authorized by the Act. It requires entities managing AI in critical infrastructure to implement risk management policies that address data security, system integrity, and operational continuity.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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Affected Industries
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