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House Committee Begins Hearings on Bill to Update Ohio Name, Image, and Likeness Law
COLUMBUS—The House Government Oversight Committee today began hearings on House Bill 367, legislation to update Ohio’s name, image, and likeness rights and protect Ohioans from unauthorized uses of their identities, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).Specifically, House Bill 367 will update the current definition of a person’s persona, define malicious deepfake recordings, create a legal framework for addressing fraudulent reproductions, and establish exceptions for protected speech, such as political ads and news reporting."We have worked...
Ohio Representatives Introduce GROW Act to Support Rehabilitation and Workforce Participation
State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) and Majority Floor Leader Bill Seitz (R- Cincinnati) yesterday introduced the Getting Rehabilitated Ohioans Working (GROW) Act, aimed at increasing workforce participation and fostering safer and healthier communities and families.Hillyer emphasized the importance of accountability and support for redemption, stating, "We have a responsibility to hold Ohioans accountable for their actions, but to also offer them the resources and support for redemption and a second chance at success."Conservative groups, including the CPAC and...