Technology (Data Privacy)

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 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 · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 338: Create the Digital Safety for Children Office

SB 338 would create a Digital Safety for Children Office within Ohio's Attorney General's office. The office would directly monitor three specific areas affecting children online: potential safety risks, cyberbullying incidents, and how online platforms collect children's personal data. Its key mechanism is systematic monitoring of these issues to inform state actions. The bill establishes this office under the Attorney General's authority to address child safety concerns in digital spaces. (Introduced December 23, 2025)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates office to monitor online platforms' collection of children's personal data, directly addressing data privacy concerns. Aligns with protecting children's digital safety and regulating data practices, a core support indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy 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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