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Committee hears third hearing on HB 185 to expand protections against deepfakes and unauthorized use of likeness
Summary
Sponsors told the House Technology and Innovation Committee that HB 185 would expand Ohio's right-of-publicity protections to cover unauthorized deepfakes and remove the commercial-purpose requirement while preserving First Amendment exceptions; sponsors plan an amendment to treat internet service providers like traditional media.
Sponsors of House Bill 185 told the House Technology and Innovation Committee the bill updates Ohio law to protect individuals against unauthorized deepfake audio and video and to broaden name, image and likeness protections beyond commercial uses.
"This bill makes important updates to Ohio's laws regarding the unauthorized use of an individual's persona and addresses the growing threat posed by an unauthorized deepfake recording," a sponsor said during opening testimony.
Sponsors said HB 185 would remove the…
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