Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 163: Regards AI images, simulated child porn, replica identity fraud
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Plain-language summary
SB 163 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on April 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards AI images, simulated child porn, replica identity fraud. Primary sponsor: Bill Blessing (Republican), Terry Johnson (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): 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 1345.51, 2907.321, 2907.322, 2907.323, and 2913.49 and to enact section 1349.10 of the Revised Code to require AI-generated products have a watermark, to prohibit simulated child pornography, and to prohibit identity fraud using a replica of a person.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Blessing | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Terry Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Catherine Ingram | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“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
- Passed
- Reported - Substitute
- Referred to committee
- Introduced