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HB 628 — OH, US
HB 628 is an AI governance legislation from OH, currently introduced. Ohio House Bill 628 introduces a proposal to license artificial intelligence risk mitigation organizations within the state [1]. AIGI tracks 3 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-02.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Ohio General Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — this is a legislative proposal currently under review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | Obtain a license to operate as an artificial intelligence risk mitigation organization in Ohio. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Track the status of Ohio HB 628 for potential new licensing requirements impacting AI risk mitigation service providers.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- other
Organizations providing AI risk mitigation services in Ohio may need to obtain specific licenses, impacting their operational and compliance costs, which could be passed on to clients. Companies procuring these services will need to verify vendor compliance with any new licensing requirements.
Sample vendor questions
- Are you a licensed artificial intelligence risk mitigation organization in Ohio?
- What are your procedures for obtaining and maintaining necessary licenses under Ohio law?
- How do you ensure your AI risk mitigation practices align with Ohio's regulatory requirements?
Intelligence briefs (3)
Ohio HB 628 Proposes Licensing for AI Risk Mitigation Organizations
Ohio House Bill 628 introduces a proposal to license artificial intelligence risk mitigation organizations within the state [1].
This development signals a potential expansion of regulatory oversight to third-party AI governance and risk services.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — this is a legislative proposal currently under review.
Primary source →Ohio HB 628: Proposed Licensing for AI Risk Mitigation Organizations
Ohio HB 628 proposes the licensing of artificial intelligence risk mitigation organizations [2].
This signals a potential new regulatory scope for entities operating in the AI risk management sector within Ohio.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective date TBD pending legislative process.
Primary source →Ohio HB 628 Proposes Licensing for AI Risk Mitigation Organizations
The proposed bill introduces new licensing requirements for artificial intelligence risk mitigation organizations [1].
This signals emerging state-level regulatory focus on AI risk management service providers and their qualifications.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently a proposed bill in the 136th General Assembly.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB 628?
- Ohio House Bill 628, currently before the 135th General Assembly (2023-2024), proposes the licensing of artificial intelligence risk mitigation organizations [1]. This legislative initiative aims to establish a regulatory framework for entities offering services to identify, assess, and alleviate risks associated with AI systems within the state. Primary source →
- Why does HB 628 matter?
- This development signals a potential expansion of regulatory oversight to third-party AI governance and risk services. Primary source →
- Who does HB 628 affect?
- Organizations offering services related to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with artificial intelligence systems are within scope. This includes entities that provide AI audit, compliance, safety testing, or risk management consulting services. Deployers of AI systems who rely on external vendors for these functions may also be indirectly affected by any new requirements for their service providers. The bill specifically targets operations within the state of Ohio. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB 628?
- No fixed deadline — this is a legislative proposal currently under review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB 628?
- As of the last published update, HB 628 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB 628?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb628. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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