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AI Summary
HB469 declares AI systems nonsentient and prohibits legal personhood. Analysis is based on the official description; full bill text is unavailable.
Business Impact
If you use AI systems, they cannot be granted legal personhood in Ohio.
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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
Ohio's HB469 aims to declare artificial intelligence systems as nonsentient and prohibits them from being granted legal personhood. Analysis is based on the official description; full bill text is unavailable.
Key Provisions
- Declares AI systems as nonsentient (sections 1357.01-1357.12).
- Prohibits AI systems from obtaining legal personhood (sections 1357.01-1357.12).
- Analysis is based on the official description; full bill text is unavailable to confirm details and to determine enforcement mechanisms or penalties.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to committee: Technology and Innovation
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 44)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Diane Grendell | Primary |
| Don Jones | Primary |
| Kirk Schuring | Primary |
| Monica Robb Blasdel R | Primary |
| Susan Manchester R | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Passage ·
Dec 4, 2024
66 Yea
20 Nay
Passed ✓
Reported - Substitute ·
Dec 4, 2024
10 Yea
1 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI systems are not treated as legal persons
Who: Developers and organizations using AI
Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill
Who: Developers and organizations using AI
Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill
Full Legal Analysis
HB469, introduced in Ohio, seeks to declare artificial intelligence systems nonsentient and prohibits them from obtaining legal personhood. The bill proposes the enactment of sections 1357.01 through 1357.12. However, the analysis is based on the official description, as the full bill text is unavailable, and cannot confirm the presence of specific definitions, provisions related to AI technologies, or any enforcement mechanisms or penalties.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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Affected Industries
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