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Introduced
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 3313.60, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 3328.24 and to enact sections 109.44, 1349.07, 1349.071, 1349.072, 1349.073, 1349.074, 1349.075, 3301.0733, 3313.6034, and 5502.523 of the Revised Code to require the Attorney General to establish a statewide camera footage registry system, to impose various requirements on gaming platform providers and developers, to require public schools to provide grooming awareness and prevention instruction, and to name the act Hailey's Law.
AI Summary
This bill, known as Hailey's Law, enacts several new provisions and amends existing laws. It requires the Attorney General to create a statewide camera footage registry system where individuals can voluntarily submit footage that may depict a crime, which can then be accessed by law enforcement agencies. The bill also imposes significant regulations on gaming platform providers and developers, including requirements for age verification, obtaining verifiable parental consent for minors before they can download or make in-game purchases, and notifying parents of significant changes to video games. Furthermore, it mandates that public schools provide annual, age-appropriate instruction on grooming awareness and prevention, with resources and curricula to be developed by the Department of Education and Workforce, and establishes a "Pink Alert" program for missing persons under specific risk factors.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate General Government (Cont.) 2nd Hearing, Proponent (14:00:00 6/9/2026 North Hearing Room) (on 06/09/2026)
Taxonomy
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb379 | 03/16/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - As Pending in Senate Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=28449 | 06/09/2026 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27851 | 05/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb379/00_IN/pdf/ | 03/16/2026 |
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