STATE BILLOH SB 163ENGROSSED

Regards AI images, simulated child porn, replica identity fraud

To amend sections 1345.51, 2907.321, 2907.322, 2907.323, and 2913.49 and to enact sections 1349.13 and 1349.14 of the Revised Code to require AI-generated products to have a watermark, to prohibit simulated child pornography, and to prohibit identity fraud using a replica of a person.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: May 20, 2026; 176 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

OH SB 163 · EngrossedMay 20

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Bill details

Last action: Referred to committee: Technology and Innovation · May 27, 2026
Pending committee: Technology and Innovation

Bill history

Newest first.

May 27, 2026Referred to committee: Technology and InnovationHouse

May 26, 2026IntroducedHouse

May 20, 2026PassedSenate

May 20, 2026Reported - Substitute: JudiciarySenate

Apr 2, 2025Referred to committee: JudiciarySenate

Apr 1, 2025IntroducedSenate

Recorded votes

Senate Favorable PassageMay 20, 2026 · Senate · 6 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate PassedMay 20, 2026 · Senate · 30 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Commerce : Technology
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Technology and Innovation Committee

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