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OH HB414

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Gary Click

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Enacts section 1349.63 of the Revised Code establishing the "Not On My Walk Act" to regulate internet-connected consumer devices like routers, modems, smart speakers, smart doorbells, and security cameras.

  • Requires sellers of attached consumer devices in Ohio to set default settings that prevent ancillary devices from connecting to the internet, with connections only possible through active consumer action changing default settings.

  • Prohibits activating connections through terms of service agreements without additional intentional consumer action from qualifying as compliance with the law.

  • Requires persons with remote software update capabilities to disable mesh network connections by default on existing devices that currently have such capabilities enabled, making connections opt-in only.

  • Classifies violations as unfair or deceptive acts under Ohio consumer protection law, allowing injured persons to sue for relief and granting the attorney general enforcement authority under sections 1345.01-1345.13 of the Revised Code.

Legislative Description

Enact the Not On My Walk Act

Commerce

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Technology and Innovation

9/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Technology and Innovation9/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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