Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 786: Prohibit artificial depiction of a minor for obscene purposes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 786 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on March 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit artificial depiction of a minor for obscene purposes. Primary sponsor: Roy Klopfenstein (Republican), Josh Williams (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Referred to committee.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 2907.321, 2907.322, and 2907.323 of the Revised Code to prohibit use of an artificially generated depiction of a minor for obscene purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Klopfenstein | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Josh Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Adam Bird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Gary Click | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Tex Fischer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Marilyn John | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Johnathan Newman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Brian Stewart | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“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