Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 524: Impose penalties for AI models suggesting harming self or another
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 524 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Impose penalties for AI models suggesting harming self or another. Primary sponsor: Christine Cockley (Democratic), Ty Mathews (Republican). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 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 section 5119.84 and to enact sections 109.96, 109.961, 109.962, 109.963, 109.964, 109.965, 109.966, 109.967, 109.968, 109.969, 109.9610, 109.9611, 109.9612, 109.9613, 109.9614, 109.9615, and 109.9616 of the Revised Code to impose penalties on entities whose AI models suggest harming one's self or another person.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Cockley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Ty Mathews | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Munira Abdullahi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Juanita Brent | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Darnell Brewer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Derrick Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Dontavius Jarrells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Marilyn John | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Crystal Lett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Lauren McNally | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Joe Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Phil Robinson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Allison Russo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jodi Salvo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Veronica Sims | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Anita Somani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Eric Synenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Erika White | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Heidi Workman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“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