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Bill Summary · HB 663

Overview

HB 663 (Ohio, 136th General Assembly) creates the Artificial Intelligence Study Commission to study and make recommendations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in state and local government. The Commission will review current oversight approaches and, by December 31, 2028, issue a report with findings and a proposed comprehensive regulatory framework for AI in Ohio. The Commission terminates on January 1, 2029.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a formal, time-limited body to assess how state and local government use and regulate AI.
  • Produce a consolidated set of findings and policy recommendations to guide future AI governance in Ohio.
  • Potentially influence future legislation by providing hearings and recommendations on AI-related bills.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Creation of the Artificial Intelligence Study Commission (15 members total) with co-chairs:
    • State Chief Information Officer (CIO) as a co-chair
    • Director of Commerce as a co-chair
  • Membership (six members appointed by the Governor plus four members of the General Assembly and additional ex-officio-type appointments):
    • One private-sector AI expert
    • One expert in energy or critical infrastructure
    • One higher-education AI expert
    • One local workforce development board representative
    • One consumer advocate
    • One local government representative
    • One Department of Public Safety representative
    • One K-12 education representative
    • One Department of Agriculture representative
    • Four General Assembly members (two from majority, two from minority)
  • All members are voting; term length effectively at the pleasure of the appointing authority; vacancies filled by same appointment process; members serve without compensation.
  • Support: Staff from the House, Senate, Department of Administrative Services, and Department of Commerce will provide technical and administrative support.
  • Meetings:
    • First meeting by January 30, 2027 (called by the Governor)
    • Subsequent meetings quarterly or as needed, called by co-chairs
  • Powers and activities:
    • May hold hearings on pending legislation in the General Assembly
    • May provide recommendations to both chambers
  • Termination: Commission ceases to exist on January 1, 2029

Who Would Be Affected

  • State and local governments, which would be subject to the Commission’s review and any resulting regulatory framework.
  • State agencies including the CIO, Department of Commerce, Department of Public Safety, Department of Agriculture, K-12 education, and higher education institutions (through appointed members).
  • Private sector entities with AI development or deployment activities in Ohio (through the private-sector Commission member and potential recommendations affecting industry practices).
  • General public and consumers, via potential regulatory measures that could affect AI use in public services and consumer protections.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 29, 2026; referred to committee February 4, 2026.
  • Notable deadlines:
    • Initial Commission meeting: no later than January 30, 2027.
    • Final report deadline: December 31, 2028.
    • Commission termination: January 1, 2029.
  • No compensation for members; ongoing support from state staff to assist the Commission’s work.

Potential Impacts and Implications

  • Provides a structured, cross-sector review of AI in government and a path toward a comprehensive regulatory framework for Ohio.
  • Could inform future state policy on AI ethics, accountability, transparency, safety, data governance, procurement, and deployment in both government and critical infrastructure.
  • The involvement of diverse stakeholders (public sector, private AI experts, higher education, energy/critical infrastructure, consumers, local government, and education) aims to balance innovation with safeguards.
  • As a study commission, the bill emphasizes analysis and recommendations rather than immediate regulatory changes, though its final report could shape future legislation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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