Ohio HB786: Prohibit artificial depiction of a minor for obscene purposes

What the bill says

To amend sections 2907.321, 2907.322, and 2907.323 of the Revised Code to prohibit use of an artificially generated depiction of a minor for obscene purposes.

From the introduced text, March 24, 2026:

To amend sections 2907.321, 2907.322, and 2907.323 of the Revised Code to prohibit use of an artificially generated depiction of a minor for obscene purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That sections 2907.321, 2907.322, and 2907.323 of the Revised Code be amended to read as follows: Sec. 2907.321. (A) No person, with knowledge of the character of the material or performance involved, shall do any of the following: (1) Create, reproduce, or publish any obscene material that has a minor, an artificially generated depiction of a minor, or impaired person as one of its participants or portrayed observers; (2) Promote or advertise for sale or dissemination; sell, deliver, disseminate, display, exhibit, present, rent, or provide; or offer or agree to sell, deliver, disseminate, display, exhibit, present, rent, or provide, any obscene material that has a minor, an artificially generated depiction of a minor, or impaired person as one of its participants or portrayed observers; (3) Create, direct, or produce an obscene performance that has a minor, an artificially generated depiction of a minor, or impaired person as one of its participants; (4) Advertise or promote for presentation, present, or participate in presenting an obscene performance that has a minor, an artificially generated depiction of a minor, or impaired person as one …

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Sponsors

• Roy Klopfenstein (R, 82) · primary sponsor
• Josh Williams (R, 44) · primary sponsor
• Adam Bird (R, 63)
• Gary Click (R, 88)
• Tex Fischer (R, 59)
• Arthur, Sarah Fowler (R, 99)
• Thomas Hall (R, 46)
• Marilyn John (R, 76)
• Johnathan Newman (R, 80)
• Brian Stewart (R, 12)

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: Referred to committee
2. March 24, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HB786?

HB786 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Prohibit artificial depiction of a minor for obscene purposes.

What does HB786 do?

In its own words: To amend sections 2907.321, 2907.322, and 2907.323 of the Revised Code to prohibit use of an artificially generated depiction of a minor for obscene purposes.

What is the status of HB786?

In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Referred to committee (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HB786?

Roy Klopfenstein (R, 82), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB786?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb786