HB 786·OH·house
Prohibit artificial depiction of a minor for obscene purposes
In CommitteeFiled Mar 24, 2026
Sponsor: Roy Klopfenstein (R)
Latest Action
Referred to committee
Mar 25, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a crime to produce, distribute, sell, possess, or import any obscene content that includes a real minor, an AI‑generated image of a minor, or a person whose ability to consent is substantially impaired. It applies to all forms of sexual or bestial content and carries felony penalties, with exemptions for legitimate medical, scientific, educational, or legal uses.
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