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HB 185 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Regards an individual's persona usage; prohibit certain deepfakes

Summary
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.
Issues: ✗ 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
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
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Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Adam Mathews
RRepublican
OH
56
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Ty Mathews
RRepublican
OH
83