Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio HB801: Enact the Ohio Privacy Act
Status: In committee, May 13, 2026
To enact section 149.61 of the Revised Code regarding the provision of personal data to out-of-state entities and to name this act the Ohio Privacy Act.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 31, 2026:
As Introduced 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. B. No. 801 2025-2026 Representative Russo Cosponsors: Representatives Jarrells, Humphrey, Mohamed, Piccolantonio, Lawson-Rowe, Cockley, Somani, Abdullahi, Sigrist, Lett, Rader, Brennan, Glassburn, Brent, Robinson, Upchurch, Synenberg, Brewer, Troy, Isaacsohn, Thomas, C., Bryant Bailey, Baker, Brownlee, Sims, Hall, D., Tims, White, E., Rogers, Grim, Miller, J., McNally, Sweeney To enact section 149.61 of the Revised Code regarding the provision of personal data to out-of-state entities and to name this act the Ohio Privacy Act. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That section 149.61 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 149.61. (A) As used in this section: (1) "Deidentified data" means personal information or data that cannot reasonably be used to infer information about, or otherwise linked to, a particular individual or household. (2) "Private information" means data about an individual that is not a public record, as that term is defined in section 149.43 of the Revised Code. (3) "State agency" has the same meaning as in section 1.60 of the Revised Code and includes any employees or agents thereof. (B)(1) A state agency shall not collect private information pertaining to individuals beyond what is necessary to perform its functions and duties, including meeting any reporting requirements. (2) A state agency …
Sponsors
- Russo, C. Allison (D, 7) · primary sponsor
- Munira Abdullahi (D, 9)
- Rachel Baker (D, 27)
- Sean Brennan (D, 14)
- Juanita Brent (D, 18)
- Darnell Brewer (D, 22)
- Karen Brownlee (D, 28)
- Christine Cockley (D, 6)
- Chris Glassburn (D, 15)
- Michele Grim (D, 43)
- Derrick Hall (D, HD-034)
- Latyna Humphrey (D, 2)
Latest actions
- : Referred to committee
- : Introduced
Subjects: Immigration, State and Local Government
Common questions
- What is HB801?
- HB801 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Enact the Ohio Privacy Act.
- What does HB801 do?
- To enact section 149.61 of the Revised Code regarding the provision of personal data to out-of-state entities and to name this act the Ohio Privacy Act.
- What is the status of HB801?
- In committee as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to committee (May 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB801?
- Russo, C. Allison (D, 7), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB801?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb801
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