Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 813: Regards AI-generated products, AI-systems acting as humans

To enact sections 1349.12, 1349.13, 1349.14, 1349.15, and 1349.16 of the Revised Code to require AI-generated products have a watermark and to require disclosure when AI-systems are acting as humans.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates watermarking and disclosure for AI, enhancing transparency and consumer protection in the technology sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 801: Enact the Ohio Privacy Act

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enacts privacy protections for personal data shared with out-of-state entities, strengthening consumer data privacy rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 807: Prohibit selling sensitive personal data for profit

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumer data privacy by prohibiting sale of sensitive personal data, strengthening digital rights and privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 665: Regulate the use of pricing algorithms

To amend sections 1331.01, 1331.04, and 1331.16 and to enact sections 1331.05 and 1331.50 of the Revised Code to regulate the use of pricing algorithms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates pricing algorithms for consumer protection, aligning with technology policy goals of preventing unfair practices in digital commerce.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 185: Regards an individual's persona usage; prohibit certain deepfakes

To amend sections 2741.01, 2741.02, 2741.05, 2741.06, 2741.09, and 2905.11 and to enact sections 2742.01, 2742.02, 2742.03, and 2742.04 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law relating to the unauthorized use of an individual's persona and to prohibit certain unauthorized deepfake recordings.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill prohibits certain deepfake recordings and unauthorized persona usage, expanding the scope of actions that can be criminalized or lead to legal action, thus impacting law enforcement and courts.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits unauthorized deepfake recordings and regulates persona usage, protecting individuals' digital rights and regulating harmful technology applications for consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Social Media

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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 · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 167: Require certain application store-based parental controls

SB 167 requires application stores (like those for smartphones) to include built-in parental controls that let parents restrict their children's access to certain apps. The bill applies to stores operating in the state that meet specific usage thresholds. These controls must be integrated directly into the store's platform, not as separate third-party tools. The law directly affects application store operators and provides parents with a standardized tool for managing children's digital content.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologySB 167 regulates application store operators (tech companies) by mandating integrated parental controls, enhancing consumer protection for parents managing children's digital access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 79: Regulate the use of pricing algorithms

To amend sections 1331.01, 1331.04, and 1331.16 and to enact sections 1331.05 and 1331.50 of the Revised Code to regulate the use of pricing algorithms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regulates pricing algorithms, a technology, for consumer protection. Regulating tech for consumer protection is an indicator for support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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