Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 185: Regards an individual's persona usage; prohibit certain deepfakes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 185 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on March 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards an individual's persona usage; prohibit certain deepfakes. Primary sponsor: Adam Mathews (Republican), Ty Mathews (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 2741.01, 2741.02, 2741.05, 2741.06, 2741.09, and 2905.11 and to enact sections 2742.01, 2742.02, 2742.03, and 2742.04 of the Revised Code to make changes to the law relating to the unauthorized use of an individual's persona and to prohibit certain unauthorized deepfake recordings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Mathews | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Ty Mathews | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced