Ohio has 18 published AI-related bills. None have been enacted yet; 18 are currently pending.
Ohio is currently experiencing a highly active phase in its AI regulatory landscape, with a total of 18 bills introduced and none yet enacted. This indicates a strong legislative interest in addressing various aspects of artificial intelligence, reflecting the state's recognition of the technology's growing influence across multiple sectors. The bills cover a wide range of industries, including finance, healthcare, education, and technology, suggesting a comprehensive approach to AI regulation that seeks to balance innovation with consumer protection and ethical considerations. Key themes emerging from the proposed legislation include the regulation of AI in pricing algorithms, the implications of AI on personal identity and deepfakes, and the governance of autonomous vehicles. Additionally, there is a notable focus on the ethical use of AI in healthcare, with multiple bills aimed at regulating AI applications within health insurance. The introduction of measures to declare AI systems as nonsentient and to prohibit legal personhood further indicates a proactive stance on defining the legal framework surrounding AI technologies. For businesses operating in Ohio, this regulatory environment presents both challenges and opportunities. Companies will need to navigate a complex landscape of compliance requirements while also leveraging the potential of AI innovations in a manner that aligns with emerging legal standards and consumer expectations.
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All Ohio AI Bills 18 published
Regards AI images, simulated child porn, replica identity fraud
This bill mandates watermarks on AI-generated images and videos, prohibits simulated child pornography, and bans identity fraud using replicas.
Regards AI-generated products, AI-systems acting as humans
HB 813 requires AI-generated products to have a watermark and mandates disclosure when AI systems mimic human behavior.
Prohibit selling sensitive personal data for profit
This bill prohibits the sale of sensitive personal data, with exceptions for law enforcement, public health, research, legal obligations, and other permitted purposes. Penalties for violations include fines and enforcement by the Ohio Attorney General.
Urge Congress to reject moratorium on state regulation of AI
This bill urges Congress to reject any moratorium on state laws regulating artificial intelligence.
Regulate the use of pricing algorithms
HB665 proposes to regulate pricing algorithms by amending sections 1331.01, 1331.04, and 1331.16, and enacting sections 1331.05 and 1331.50. Specific details will be included once the full bill text is available.
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Urge Congress to reject any moratorium on state AI laws
This bill urges Congress to reject any moratorium on state laws regulating artificial intelligence.
Regulate the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers
HB579 aims to regulate AI use by health insurers in Ohio, detailing amendments to section 3902.50 and provisions of section 3902.80, including specific AI guidelines.
Impose penalties for AI models suggesting harming self or another
HB524 proposes penalties for AI models suggesting harm to oneself or others in Ohio, with specifics pending full text review.
Declare A.I. systems nonsentient; prohibit legal personhood
HB469 declares AI systems nonsentient and prohibits legal personhood. Analysis is based on the official description; full bill text is unavailable.
Enact the Ohio Right to Compute Act
HB392 enacts section 9.89 to limit regulation of certain computational systems, including AI, and requires risk management for AI-controlled critical infrastructure.
Enact the Ohio Right to Compute Act
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.
Regulate the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers
This bill aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers in Ohio.
Regards an individual's persona usage; prohibit certain deepfakes
This bill amends laws to protect individuals from unauthorized use of their persona and prohibits deepfake recordings that misrepresent individuals without consent.
Enact Alyssa's Law
Alyssa's Law establishes a pilot grant program for schools to purchase panic alert systems or AI firearm detection software.
Regulate the use of pricing algorithms
SB79 seeks to regulate pricing algorithms by amending and enacting sections of the Ohio Revised Code, with specific audit, disclosure, and penalty requirements.
Regards autonomous technology recommendations
This bill creates the Ohio Council on Transportation Technology to recommend state policies on autonomous technology.
Reform school funding
HB628 proposes licensing for AI risk mitigation verification organizations in Ohio. The analysis is based solely on the official description, as the full bill text is unavailable.
Regulate autonomous vehicles
This bill authorizes manufacturers of autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads under specified requirements and mandates a report on safety regulations.
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