Technology

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 25, 2026

HB 710: Prohibit public support, limit construction of, new data centers

To amend section 163.01 and to enact sections 9.71, 9.711, and 4933.71 of the Revised Code to prohibit public support for, and limit the construction of, new data centers.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits public support and limits construction of new data centers, restricting critical technology infrastructure development.95% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HCR 31: 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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill opposes federal moratoriums on state AI laws, arguing states should lead regulation to protect public health/safety, aligning with regulating tech companies for consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 677: Regards custody interference, missing children, certain call data

To amend section 2919.23 and to enact sections 2929.45, 4927.25, 4927.26, 4927.27, 4927.28, 4927.29, and 5502.55 of the Revised Code to modify the law governing interference with custody, to require wireless service providers to provide call location information to law enforcement in certain emergency situations, and to create an endangered missing child alert.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRequires wireless providers to disclose call location data to law enforcement in emergencies, weakening data privacy protections per bill's mandate on call data sharing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 716: Create within the Dept of Insurance an all-payer claims database

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates privacy/security protections for health claims database, directly advancing data privacy safeguards in technology infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics 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 Feb 4, 2026

HB 648: Regulate digital asset kiosks; register as money transmitters

To amend sections 1315.05 and 1315.18 and to enact sections 1349.57, 1349.571, 1349.572, 1349.573, 1349.574, 1349.575, 1349.576, 1349.577, 1349.578, 1349.579, 1349.5710, 1349.5711, and 1349.5712 of the Revised Code to establish regulations for digital asset kiosks and require they be registered as money transmitters.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates digital asset kiosks as money transmitters, a standard consumer protection measure for financial services, aligning with tech regulation for safety and oversight.85% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 666: Establish the Ohio Tech Institute

HB 666 establishes the Ohio Tech Institute to strengthen Ohio's innovation ecosystem by connecting institutions and businesses with federal technology resources. The institute will create a centralized statewide database and service platform for Ohio colleges, universities, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to access federal tech-transfer opportunities. It will facilitate partnerships between participants for technology commercialization and provide coaching for applying to federal funding programs like small business innovation grants. This bill directly affects Ohio's education and business sectors by streamlining access to federal research funding and collaboration opportunities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes Ohio Tech Institute to strengthen innovation ecosystem, connect entities with federal tech resources, and facilitate technology commercialization partnerships.95% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 628: License artificial intelligence risk mitigation organizations

To enact sections 3755.01, 3755.02, 3755.03, 3755.04, 3755.041, 3755.05, 3755.06, 3755.07, 3755.08, 3755.09, 3755.091, 3755.10, 3755.11, and 3755.12 of the Revised Code to create an independent verification organization license for verifying artificial intelligence risk mitigation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates licensing for AI risk mitigation verification organizations, ensuring independent oversight of AI safety protocols to protect users and mitigate risks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology Tags Licensing

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SCR 14: Urge Congress to reject moratorium on state regulation of AI

SCR 14 is a non-binding resolution from the Ohio Assembly urging Congress to reject any federal moratorium on state laws regulating artificial intelligence. It states that states, not the federal government, should handle AI regulation based on the Tenth Amendment and local needs. The resolution specifically opposes efforts supported by AI industry groups to block state-level AI rules. This resolution has no legal force and serves only to express Ohio's position to Congress. It does not change any existing laws or regulations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill advocates for state-level AI regulation, opposing federal moratoriums that would block state laws, aligning with consumer protection through local oversight of AI technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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