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OH SB 163

in committee

Regards AI images, simulated child porn, replica identity fraud

Ohio · 2025-2026 Regular Session (136th General Assembly) · upper

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Quick answers

Did OH SB 163 pass?

Not yet. OH SB 163 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-27): Referred to committee

What is OH SB 163 about?

To amend sections 1345.51, 2907.321, 2907.322, 2907.323, and 2913.49 and to enact section 1349.10 of the Revised Code to require AI-generated products have a watermark, to prohibit simulated child pornography, and to prohibit identity fraud using a replica of a person.

Who sponsors OH SB 163?

Terry Johnson, Louis W. Blessing, III are the primary sponsors of OH SB 163, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

To amend sections 1345.51, 2907.321, 2907.322, 2907.323, and 2913.49 and to enact section 1349.10 of the Revised Code to require AI-generated products have a watermark, to prohibit simulated child pornography, and to prohibit identity fraud using a replica of a person.

Introduced
2025-04-01
Latest action
2026-05-27 — Referred to committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Terry Johnsonprimary
  • Louis W. Blessing, IIIprimary
  • Catherine D. Ingramcosponsor
  • William P. DeMoracosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-05-27

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-05-26

    Introduced

    introduction

  3. 2026-05-20

    Passed

    passage

  4. 2026-05-20

    Reported - Substitute

  5. 2025-04-02

    Referred to committee

    referral-committee

  6. 2025-04-01

    Introduced

    introduction

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Reported

    2026-05-20 · fail · 6-0

    Member-level votes (6)
    • Nathan H. Manning: yes
    • Michele Reynolds: yes
    • Paula Hicks-Hudson: yes
    • Al Cutrona: yes
    • Louis W. Blessing, III: yes
    • Kent Smith: yes

  • Passed

    2026-05-20 · pass · 30-0

    Member-level votes (30)
    • Rob McColley: yes
    • Stephen A. Huffman: yes
    • Nathan H. Manning: yes
    • Hearcel F. Craig: yes
    • Andrew O. Brenner: yes
    • Nickie J. Antonio: yes
    • Kristina D. Roegner: yes
    • Tim Schaffer: yes
    • Terry Johnson: yes
    • Louis W. Blessing, III: yes
    • George F. Lang: yes
    • Jerry C. Cirino: yes
    • Mark Romanchuk: yes
    • Bill Reineke: yes
    • Sandra O'Brien: yes
    • Paula Hicks-Hudson: yes
    • Al Landis: yes
    • William P. DeMora: yes
    • Kent Smith: yes
    • Shane Wilkin: yes
    • Catherine D. Ingram: yes
    • Michele Reynolds: yes
    • Brian M. Chavez: yes
    • Al Cutrona: yes
    • Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.: yes
    • Kyle Koehler: yes
    • Susan Manchester: yes
    • Beth Liston: yes
    • Thomas F. Patton: yes
    • Jane M. Timken: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

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https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb163/

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