Urge Congress to reject any moratorium on state AI laws
Ohio's HCR 31 is a resolution urging Congress to reject any federal moratorium on state laws regulating artificial intelligence. It argues that states, as "laboratories of democracy," should lead AI regulation under the Tenth Amendment, since federal authority over AI isn't explicitly delegated. The resolution specifically opposes efforts by large AI companies and trade groups to block state-level AI laws, calling such moratoriums a threat to public health and safety. It does not create new laws but formally asks Congress to avoid including moratorium language in future federal legislation or executive orders. This is a symbolic statement, not a binding policy change.
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Introduced Feb 4, 2026
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Christine Cockley
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