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HB 628 — OH, US
HB 628 is an AI governance legislation from OH, currently introduced. Ohio House Bill 628 proposes a new licensing regime for AI risk mitigation organizations within the state [1]. AIGI tracks 4 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 — bill introduced to legislature
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (4)
Ohio HB 628 Proposes Licensing for AI Risk Mitigation Organizations
Ohio House Bill 628 proposes a new licensing regime for AI risk mitigation organizations within the state [1].
This signals a potential expansion of regulatory scope to AI service providers beyond direct deployers, affecting the AI governance ecosystem.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill introduced to legislature
Primary source →Ohio HB 628: Proposed Licensing for AI Risk Mitigation Organizations
Ohio HB 628, proposing to license AI risk mitigation organizations, was introduced in the House [1].
This development bears on the regulatory landscape for AI service providers and the associated compliance overhead.
Deadline: No fixed deadline for enactment; provisions would apply upon effective date if passed.
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?
- The Ohio House Bill 628 (HB 628) proposes to establish a licensing framework for organizations specializing in artificial intelligence risk mitigation [1]. This legislative initiative, introduced in the 135th General Assembly (2023-2024) [2], aims to introduce regulatory oversight for entities engaged in identifying, assessing, and mitigating AI-related risks within the state. Primary source →
- Why does HB 628 matter?
- This signals a potential expansion of regulatory scope to AI service providers beyond direct deployers, affecting the AI governance ecosystem. Primary source →
- Who does HB 628 affect?
- Organizations providing services related to identifying, assessing, and mitigating artificial intelligence risks for third parties would be directly affected by this proposed legislation. This includes companies offering AI audit services, risk assessment platforms, compliance consulting, and other specialized AI governance functions operating within or serving clients in Ohio. The scope appears focused on service providers rather than direct AI system deployers, but entities relying on such services might also be indirectly impacted. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB 628?
- No fixed deadline — bill introduced to legislature 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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