OhioOhioBillHB 367

Unauthorized use of an individual's persona and deepfakes

Would have regulated unauthorized use of an individual's persona, including deepfakes.

FailedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLaw

Reported by House Government Oversight Committee; died at end of sessionJun 11, 2024 2 years ago

Body: Ohio General Assembly
Session: 2023-2024
Introduced: Dec 21, 2023
Sponsors: R (Republican)Republican
Topics: Deepfakes Copyright

Official page Source: Ohio Legislative Information Systems (legislature.ohio.gov data service)

Timeline

Jun 11, 2024 2 years ago
Reported as amended by House Government Oversight Committee, 12-0
Dec 21, 2023 2 years ago
Introduced in the House

Sponsors

R (Republican)Adam Mathews
R (Republican)Brett Hudson Hillyer

OhioSB 163

AI-generated images, simulated child pornography and replica identity fraud

Would address AI-generated images, including simulated child sexual abuse material, and identity fraud using replicas of a person.

Passed one chamberMay 27

OhioHB 185

Persona usage rights and deepfake prohibitions

Would regulate use of an individual's persona and prohibit certain deepfakes.

In committeeMar 26, 2025

OhioSB 217

AI-generated products, simulated pornography and identity fraud

Would have addressed AI-generated products, simulated child pornography and identity fraud using AI replicas.

FailedFeb 28, 2024

CaliforniaSB 1111

Digital Replicas

Would clarify that the right of publicity and false impersonation laws cover digital replicas of a person's voice or likeness.

EnactedSep 30

MinnesotaHF 1606

Bars websites, apps and services from letting users nudify images or videos of identifiable people and from advertising such tools, with a private right of action and attorney general civil penalties up to $500,000 per violation.

In forceAug 1

United States (federal)S. 4591

NO FAKES Act of 2026

Would create a federal intellectual property right protecting individuals' voice and visual likeness from unauthorized digital replicas, with notice and takedown rules for platforms.

In committeeJun 24

Change log

AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27

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