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OH HB 813: Regards AI-generated products, AI-systems acting as humans

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Last verified Oct 17, 2026 · official bill text

HB 813 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

Ohio's HB 813 would add sections 1349.12 to 1349.16 requiring AI systems to be programmed to put a distinctive watermark on AI-generated products, barring public or commercial distribution of AI-generated products without one, and requiring anyone using an AI system to clearly inform users whenever it is acting as or emulating a human. The Attorney General could seek an injunction and a civil penalty of $2,500 to $10,000 per instance. Introduced April 13, 2026; referred to the House Technology and Innovation Committee May 13, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None unless enacted: the bill is in committee. If enacted, AI providers and businesses distributing AI-generated content or using chatbots in Ohio would need watermarks and human-emulation disclosures.

Key provisions

  1. Would require AI systems to be programmed to place a distinctive watermark on AI-generated products (1349.13(A))
  2. Would bar distributing AI-generated products for public or commercial use without the watermark (1349.13(B))
  3. Would require anyone using an AI system to clearly and conspicuously tell users when it is acting as or emulating a human (1349.13(C))
  4. Would not apply to AI-generated products made at a user's prompting solely for personal, noncommercial use (1349.13(D))
  5. Would let the Attorney General investigate, require written notice of violations, and allow an injunction and a civil penalty of $2,500 to $10,000 per instance, unless within seven days of notice the violator cures and gives a written statement (1349.14, 1349.15)
  6. Would let an aggrieved person sue for damages (1349.15(A))
  7. Status: referred to House Technology and Innovation Committee on May 13, 2026; pending

Latest legislative action

May 13, 2026. Referred to committee (House Technology and Innovation)

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Topics and industries

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