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Ohio legislators slam latest federal threat to curtail state AI laws

A renewed effort in Washington, D.C., to block states from enforcing artificial intelligence regulations has drawn opposition from Ohio lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Read Full Story

Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Bipartisan effort in Ohio aims to improve missing persons database

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - It's a tragedy that has puzzled the West Side of Columbus for nineteen years-the disappearance of Andrew Chapman. Read Full Story

Fri, Nov 7, 2025

Ohio Lawmakers Seek Penalties When Chatbots Promote Self-Harm

(TNS) - Ohio lawmakers are worried the state lacks clear, legal recourse against artificial intelligence chatbots that suggest harmful behaviors. Read Full Story

Wed, Nov 5, 2025

Lawmakers considering state land leasing, AI regulation and more

A plan to update orphan well plugging laws would now accelerate the leasing of state land for oil and gas activity thanks to changes agreed to Tuesday.

That is one of several new elements a... Read Full Story

Tue, Nov 4, 2025

Lawmakers seek to ban AI models that encourage physical harm

COLUMBUS - Individuals would be prohibited from developing or deploying artificial intelligence models that encourage users to physically harm themselves or others under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Ty Mathews (R., Findlay). Read Full Story

Tue, Nov 4, 2025

Lawmakers want Ohio to penalize AI companies when chatbots promote self-harm

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio lawmakers are worried the state lacks clear, legal recourse against artificial intelligence chatbots that suggest harmful behaviors. Read Full Story

Tue, Nov 4, 2025

Ohio House passes bill regulating intoxicating hemp products, changes state's marijuana laws

The Ohio House passed a bill Wednesday that will make changes to the state’s marijuana laws and add regulations to intoxicating hemp products.

Ohio Senate Bill 56, which is in i... Read Full Story

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Lawmakers aim to ease ID access for homeless Ohioans

A bill with bipartisan support proposes reducing barriers for people experiencing homelessness.

Joint sponsor Rep. Jodi Salvo, R-Zoar, told the House Children & Human Services Committee... Read Full Story

Tue, Oct 21, 2025

Democrat duo revives nurse safety plan

A proposal that divided nurses and hospitals last General Assembly has returned in largely the same form, with the two camps expected to maintain their stances.

Rep. Crystal Lett and Rep. C... Read Full Story

Mon, Oct 20, 2025

Missing persons, dangerous dogs priorities for public safety panel

Bolstering efforts to find missing persons will be a focus for members of the House Public Safety Committee when they return to work.

The committee will likely reconvene next week as ... Read Full Story

Tue, Sep 23, 2025