Ohio bills · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)
Ohio SB 163
Regards AI images, simulated child porn, replica identity fraud
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Terry Johnson (Republican)
- Louis W. Blessing, III (Republican)
Cosponsors (2)
- Catherine D. Ingram (Democratic)
- William P. DeMora (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Ohio legislature· long title
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 Senate | Reported | fail | Set your home in Ohio to see |
| May 20, 2026 Senate | Passed | pass | Set your home in Ohio to see |
Actions
- May 27, 2026 · House
Referred to committee - May 26, 2026 · House
Introduced - May 20, 2026 · Senate
Passed - May 20, 2026 · Senate
Reported - Substitute - Apr 2, 2025 · Senate
Referred to committee - Apr 1, 2025 · Senate
Introduced