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OH HB650

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Heidi Workman

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 9-member Frontier Technologies and Quantum Computing Commission to study emerging technologies with economic, ethical, and security implications for Ohio, including artificial intelligence, agentic systems, biotechnology, quantum computing, and robotics

  • Commission membership includes 3 House members (appointed by Speaker), 3 Senate members (appointed by Senate President), and 3 technical experts representing industry stakeholders (appointed by Governor)

  • Bipartisan structure requires 2 majority and 1 minority party member from each legislative chamber; Speaker designates the chair and Senate President designates the vice-chair

  • Commission must deliver a report of findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026, after which the Commission ceases to exist

  • Members receive no compensation beyond reimbursement for actual expenses; Legislative Service Commission provides support services upon request

Legislative Description

Establish Frontier Technologies and Quantum Computing Commission

State and Local Government : State Government

Last Action

Introduced

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Technology and Innovation2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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