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OH HB807
Bill
Status
3/31/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christine Cockley
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies, state officials, data brokers, and private entities from selling sensitive personal data to data brokers or private entities for profit, unless the data is used for a permitted purpose
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Defines "sensitive data" as information including name, date of birth, social security number, telephone number, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, immigration status, facial recognition data, or mode of living
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Allows exceptions for permitted uses including credit/insurance evaluation, employment purposes, child support enforcement, FDIC/NCUA functions, court orders, consumer consent, and criminal investigations
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Creates civil penalties of $500 in statutory damages for violations, and $2,500 for obtaining sensitive data under false pretenses or knowingly without a permitted use, plus actual damages and attorney's fees
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Establishes repeat violations involving false pretenses as a fourth-degree felony, to be prosecuted by the attorney general
Legislative Description
Prohibit selling sensitive personal data for profit
State and Local Government : State Government
Last Action
Introduced
3/31/2026