Ohio lawmakers advance study commission on frontier tech and quantum information with amendment
Feb 24, 2026
Representative Workman's bill (HB 650) to create a study commission on frontier technologies and quantum innovation was amended to clarify membership, rename the body the Frontier Technologies and Quantum Commission, and define objectives including evaluating a permanent commission, economic and workforce impacts, infrastructure resilience, and ethical standards; higher‑education and industry witnesses urged urgency and broader focus on quantum information.
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Lawmakers considered House Bill 650, which would create a time‑limited commission to study frontier technologies, including quantum research, artificial intelligence, automation and advanced mobility.
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