State AI law
Ohio
AI laws
We track 16 artificial-intelligence bills and regulations in Ohio. 2 have been signed or enacted, and 14 are still moving.
Last updated Oct 13, 2026 · How we collect and check bills
Where Ohio’s bills stand
16 bills- Introduced
- 1
- In committee
- 12
- Passed a chamber
- 1
- Signed or enacted
- 2
- Dead or vetoed
- 0
Overview
How Ohio regulates AI
Ohio has 16 published AI-related bills in our register, 2 of them signed or enacted. Every bill below links to its own page with the status, dates and a plain-English summary.
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Ohio AI bills
RSS feed for OhioEnact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
Ohio's SB 315 (the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act and the Ohio Medicaid Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention Act) adds a human-in-the-loop rule for automated Medicaid decisions. When the Department of Medicaid uses automated review tools, including AI, automated fraud detection or algorithmic analysis, in the program-integrity and eligibility work listed in new R.C. 5162.90 and 5164.11, no action may be taken automatically from the tool's determination; the responsible employee must review and confirm the finding. It took effect Oct. 6, 2026.
Enact the Ohio Right to Compute Act
The Ohio Right to Compute Act would bar state agencies and local governments from restricting anyone's lawful use, development, deployment or possession of computing resources, including AI and machine learning systems, unless the restriction is narrowly tailored to a compelling governmental interest, such as critical infrastructure reliability, fraud, protecting minors from nonconsensual deepfakes, or rules for employees' AI use. Anyone operating an AI system that controls critical infrastructure would need a risk management policy following the NIST AI framework or another recognized standard. The House Technology and Innovation Committee reported an amended version on June 10, 2026.
Regards AI images, simulated child porn, replica identity fraud
Ohio's Sub. SB 163 passed the Senate on May 20, 2026 and was referred to the House Technology and Innovation Committee on May 27, 2026. As passed by the Senate it would require generative AI systems to put a visible watermark on generated images and video, require covered providers to include provenance data, bar knowingly removing a watermark or distributing AI content with false statements about its authenticity with intent to deceive, extend child sexual material offenses to artificially generated depictions of a minor, and address identity fraud using a replica of a person.
Regards AI-generated products, AI-systems acting as humans
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.
Urge Congress to reject moratorium on state regulation of AI
Ohio's SCR 14 is a concurrent resolution that would urge Congress to reject any moratorium on state laws regulating artificial intelligence. It would condemn such a moratorium in all its forms and urge members of Congress to reject it in federal legislation and executive orders. Offered in the Senate on December 17, 2025 and referred to the Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee on February 11, 2026; it has not been adopted. It is a resolution and would not change Ohio law even if adopted.
Regulate the use of pricing algorithms
Ohio's HB 665 (as introduced) would amend Ohio's antitrust law (R.C. Chapter 1331) to bar using or distributing a pricing algorithm, including one derived from machine learning or AI, that uses or is trained with nonpublic competitor data, and would presume an illegal agreement in certain cases where the same algorithm is distributed to or used by others in the same or a related market. Enterprises with $5 million or more in gross receipts would have to disclose algorithmic pricing to customers, employees and contractors. Introduced January 29, 2026 and referred February 4, 2026 to the House Technology and Innovation Committee; it has not passed either house.
Urge Congress to reject any moratorium on state AI laws
Ohio's HCR 31 is a concurrent resolution that would urge the U.S. Congress to reject any moratorium on state laws regulating artificial intelligence. It would condemn such a moratorium 'in all of its iterations' and call on members of Congress to reject it in federal legislation and executive orders. It was introduced and referred to the House Technology and Innovation Committee on February 4, 2026 and has not been adopted. A resolution does not change the law.
License artificial intelligence risk mitigation organizations
Ohio's HB 628 would enact chapter 3755 letting the Attorney General license independent verification organizations that assess whether AI models and applications meet standards for preventing personal injury and property damage. An applicant would file a plan with its risk-mitigation metrics, requirements for developers and deployers, and independence safeguards, and could be licensed only if independent of the AI industry. An AI safety advisory council would be set up in the Attorney General's office. Referred to committee February 4, 2026.
Regulate the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers
Ohio's HB 579, the House companion to SB 164 with identical text, would add section 3902.80 requiring health plan issuers to report annually to the superintendent of insurance on their use of AI-based algorithms in utilization review, and barring decisions about a covered person's care based solely on AI results. Medical necessity determinations would require a licensed physician or qualified provider. Introduced November 5, 2025; referred to the House Insurance Committee November 12, 2025.
Impose penalties for AI models suggesting harming self or another
Ohio's HB 524 would bar any person from developing or deploying in Ohio an AI model or application that encourages any user to engage in any form of self-harm, including suicide, or to harm another person. The Attorney General could investigate suspected violations with subpoena powers, offer an opportunity to cease and desist and accept written assurances of voluntary compliance. Per its title, it would impose penalties. It was introduced October 15, 2025 and referred to the House Technology and Innovation Committee on October 22, 2025.
Declare A.I. systems nonsentient; prohibit legal personhood
Ohio's HB 469 would enact chapter 1357 declaring AI systems nonsentient for all purposes under state law and barring them from legal personhood, marriage, serving as corporate officers or directors, and owning property. Harm caused by an AI system would be the responsibility of the owner or user, and developers or manufacturers could be liable for design or instruction defects that proximately cause harm. Owners would have to maintain oversight, and owners or developers would have to report serious incidents. Introduced September 23, 2025; referred to committee October 1, 2025.
Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27
Ohio's FY 2026-27 operating budget (HB 96) enacted R.C. 3301.24, an artificial intelligence policy requirement for K-12 schools. The Department of Education and Workforce had to develop a model policy on the use of AI in schools by Dec. 31, 2025, covering appropriate use by students and staff. Every school district, community school and STEM school must adopt its own AI use policy by July 1, 2026, and may adopt the department's model. R.C. 3301.24 took effect Sept. 30, 2025.
Regulate the use of artificial intelligence by health insurers
Ohio's SB 164 would add section 3902.80 requiring health plan issuers to report annually to the superintendent of insurance on their use of AI-based algorithms in utilization review, and barring decisions about a covered person's care, including denials, delays or modifications based on medical necessity, based solely on AI results. Medical necessity determinations would require a licensed physician or qualified provider. It was introduced April 1, 2025 and referred to the Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee April 2, 2025.
Regards an individual's persona usage; prohibit certain deepfakes
Ohio's HB 185 would amend the right-of-publicity law (chapter 2741) on unauthorized use of an individual's persona, including a modified facsimile that a reasonable trier of fact would confuse with the individual, and add a new chapter 2742 on 'malicious deepfake recordings.' Without the depicted person's written consent, no person could produce a malicious deepfake recording to distribute, or offer to distribute one, and no one could recklessly distribute one, subject to exceptions. Introduced March 19, 2025; referred to committee March 26, 2025.
Enact Alyssa's Law
Ohio's HB 106 (Alyssa's Law) would appropriate $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 (Ohio School Safety Center line item) for the Department of Public Safety to distribute pilot grants to school districts, community schools, STEM schools and chartered nonpublic schools to buy a panic alert system or contract for artificial intelligence firearm detection software. The Department would report on the pilot by December 1, 2027. Introduced February 18, 2025; referred to the House Finance Committee February 26, 2025.
Regulate the use of pricing algorithms
Ohio's SB 79 would bar using or distributing a pricing algorithm that uses or was trained with nonpublic competitor data, presume an unlawful agreement in certain cases, and require businesses with $5 million or more in gross receipts to disclose algorithmic pricing, with disclosure violations treated as unfair or deceptive acts. Introduced February 4, 2025; referred to the Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee February 12, 2025; it has not passed.
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