To amend sections 3313.60, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 109.44, 1349.07, 1349.071, 1349.072, 1349.073, 1349.074, 1349.075, 3301.0733, 3313.6034, and 5502.523 of the Revised Code to require the Attorney General to establish a statewide camera footage registry system, to impose various requirements on gaming platform providers and developers, to require public schools to provide grooming awareness and prevention instruction, and to name the act Hailey's Law.
HB 766 designates October as "Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month" by adding a new section to the state's Revised Code. This bill directly affects state government records and official designations, establishing October as a recognized month for AAC awareness. The key provision is the formal addition of Section 5.63 to the Revised Code, which codifies the month's name and purpose. The legislation does not change funding, create new programs, or alter existing laws, but rather establishes an official state designation for awareness purposes.
To enact sections 5164.40, 5164.401, 5164.402, 5164.403, 5164.404, 5164.405, and 5164.406 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Medicaid to establish electronic verification systems that promote program integrity for certain components of the Medicaid program and to name this act the Safeguarding Healthcare Integrity through Electronic Location Data (SHIELD) Act.
To amend sections 2907.321, 2907.322, and 2907.323 of the Revised Code to prohibit use of an artificially generated depiction of a minor for obscene purposes.
This bill creates the Rental Home Marketplace Guarantees Act to regulate how online rental platforms handle guarantees for renters. It defines rental home marketplaces as platforms that connect property owners with renters and requires these platforms to back their guarantees with reimbursement insurance policies if they fail to perform. The law mandates that providers must make guarantee terms available online and include clear statements on their contracts explaining that the guarantee is not an insurance contract but is backed by insurance. Additionally, the bill establishes that if a provider cannot fulfill a guarantee within 180 days after a claim is filed, renters can claim directly from the insurance company. The legislation applies to consumer transactions involving these platforms and clarifies that providers are not considered insurance companies under state law.
This bill designates October as "Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month" to raise public awareness about communication methods for individuals with speech or language disabilities. It adds a new section to the state's Revised Code to formally recognize this month and promote understanding of AAC tools and techniques. The legislation directly affects organizations, schools, and healthcare providers that work with individuals who use AAC devices or systems. The bill is currently in its early stages, having been introduced and referred to a committee for review.
To enact section 149.61 of the Revised Code regarding the provision of personal data to out-of-state entities and to name this act the Ohio Privacy Act.
To amend sections 1347.01, 1347.10, and 1347.99 and to enact section 1347.072 of the Revised Code to prohibit various government and private entities from selling sensitive personal data to a data broker or private entity with the intent of generating profit, unless used for a permitted purpose.
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.
HB 716 requires Ohio's Department of Insurance to create an all-payer claims database within one year of the law taking effect. It mandates that health insurers, Medicaid, and Medicare programs submit their claims data to this database in a standardized format. The database will include privacy and security protections, and data will only be shared via paid subscriptions to the Department of Insurance, not publicly. This bill directly affects health insurers, government health programs, and the Department of Insurance by establishing a centralized system for health claims data collection and access.
