Ohio HB 96
Issue: Age Verification
Latest Action: Signed by the governor on June 30, 2025
Ohio included an age verification provision (Sec. 1349.10) in its 3,156-page budget bill. Click here to see a PDF of the relevant portion.
Requirements:
- Specified AV methods include third-party systems using photo ID or transactional data (like employment or education records).
- A geofence must check if the user is located in Ohio. If they are, access is blocked until age is verified. Users must be notified if a geolocation check fails.
- Age must be reverified every two years for ongoing accounts.
Enforcement:
- The Ohio Attorney General can bring civil suits if a minor accesses restricted content due to noncompliance.
- The AG must first give written notice; the organization has 45 days to fix issues and confirm compliance.
- If the organization fails to respond or violates again, the AG can seek injunctive relief.
- Only the AG can enforce the law—no private lawsuits are allowed.
Effective Date: September 29, 2025
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