Technology (Social Media)

in committee · Ohio · House May 13, 2026

HB 808: Require warning labels on addictive social media platforms

To enact sections 1349.08, 1349.081, 1349.082, 1349.083, 1349.084, 1349.085, 5119.65, 5119.651, 5119.652, and 5119.653 of the Revised Code to require warning labels on addictive social media platforms.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts technology by mandating warning labels on social media platforms, imposing regulatory constraints on digital services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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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 · 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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