Technology

in committee · Ohio · House May 28, 2025

HB 302: Establish age verification, parental consent for apps, developers

To enact sections 1349.07, 1349.071, 1349.072, 1349.073, 1349.074, 1349.075, and 1349.076 of the Revised Code to establish age verification and parental consent requirements for certain developers and application stores.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 302 regulates tech companies (developers, app stores) with age verification and parental consent requirements, aligning with consumer protection for children.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 18: Enact the Ohio Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Act

To amend sections 145.11, 742.11, 3307.15, 3309.15, 3770.06, and 5505.06 and to enact section 135.146 of the Revised Code to address investments in exchange-traded products by the state retirement systems, to permit the Treasurer of State to invest certain interim funds in digital assets, and to name this act the Ohio Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 18 directly impacts state fiscal management by addressing investments for state retirement systems and permitting the Treasurer of State to invest interim funds in digital assets.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill permits the Treasurer of State to invest in digital assets and cryptocurrency, directly advancing the use and integration of these technologies within the state's financial system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · Ohio · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 202: Establish Joint Legislative Information Technology Oversight Comm

To amend section 9.27 and to enact sections 101.37, 125.074, and 126.024 of the Revised Code to establish the Joint Legislative Information Technology Oversight Committee and to expressly authorize state procurement of services and supplies through online marketplaces.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes oversight for IT and authorizes online procurement, suggesting improved fiscal management and responsible government spending.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes a Joint Legislative Information Technology Oversight Committee and authorizes state procurement through online marketplaces, indicating an advancement and integration of technology in government operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 63: Require ODOT to install and maintain rest stop security cameras

HB 63 requires the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to install and maintain security camera systems at all rest stops under its jurisdiction. The bill mandates ODOT to develop an installation schedule by consulting with the director of public safety and the attorney general. This directly affects ODOT's operations and rest stop users by adding security monitoring to existing facilities. The key provision is the mandatory camera system installation, with no specific deadline date provided in the text. The bill does not alter funding sources or create new penalties, focusing solely on the security camera requirement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates ODOT to install and maintain security cameras, requiring state appropriations and increasing government spending on a public service.80% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHB 63 mandates security cameras at rest stops, directly enhancing public safety and providing tools for law enforcement to deter or investigate crimes, thereby strengthening an aspect of criminal justice.88% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 63 mandates the installation and maintenance of security camera systems, which are a form of technology, thus advancing its application in public infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationHB 63 enhances transportation safety by mandating security camera installation at ODOT rest stops, which are part of transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 11: Urge Ohio expansion of manufacturing of domestic drones

To urge the State of Ohio to expand the manufacturing of domestic drones to ensure competitiveness and national security against the increased presence of Chinese-manufactured drones.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill urges expansion of manufacturing, which would likely create jobs and boost employment opportunities in Ohio, thus supporting the Labor & Employment topic.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill urges the expansion of manufacturing for domestic drones, which directly advances and strengthens a specific technology sector.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges expanding manufacturing of domestic drones (vehicles), strengthening the vehicle sector which is a core component of transportation infrastructure and logistics.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 175: Establish age verification, parental consent for apps, developers

To enact sections 1349.07, 1349.071, 1349.072, 1349.073, 1349.074, 1349.075, and 1349.076 of the Revised Code to establish age verification and parental consent requirements for certain developers and application stores.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologySB 175 establishes age verification and parental consent requirements for developers and app stores, regulating tech companies for the protection of minors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 90: Create regulatory relief division; establish regulatory sandbox

To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 1357.09, 1357.10, 1357.11, and 1357.12 of the Revised Code to create a regulatory relief division within the common sense initiative office and to establish a universal regulatory sandbox program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new regulatory relief division and program within a state office, requiring state funding and appropriations for its establishment and operation.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes a universal regulatory sandbox program and regulatory relief division to foster innovation by reducing regulatory barriers, which inherently supports technology development.85% confidence

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passed · Ohio · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 176: Establish a universal regulatory sandbox program

To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, 1357.08, 1357.09, 1357.10, 1357.11, and 1357.12 of the Revised Code to create a regulatory relief division within the common sense initiative office and to establish a universal regulatory sandbox program.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentThe bill establishes a 'universal regulatory sandbox program' and a 'regulatory relief division'. Such programs typically aim to ease regulatory burdens for businesses, which, if applied to labor and employment regulations, would likely weaken wor...60% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes a universal regulatory sandbox program, which facilitates innovation and reduces regulatory barriers for new products and services, often in technology sectors.85% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 180: Prohibit purchase of drones made by a covered foreign entity

To enact section 5501.84 of the Revised Code to prohibit the purchase of small unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits the purchase of drones from covered foreign entities, likely to enhance cybersecurity and protect data privacy for state operations, which aligns with 'support' indicators for the Technology topic.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill aims to prohibit certain drone purchases, likely enhancing public safety and security within the air transport sector of transportation.80% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 392: Enact the Ohio Right to Compute Act

To enact section 9.89 of the Revised Code to limit further regulation of certain computational systems, require risk management policies for AI-controlled critical infrastructure, and to name this act the Ohio Right to Compute Act.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill requires risk management policies for AI-controlled critical infrastructure, which enhances cybersecurity and responsible use of technology, thus strengthening the topic.88% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requires risk management policies for AI-controlled critical infrastructure, which includes transportation systems, thus enhancing safety and reliability.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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