By Tuscarawas News |
Apr 9, 2024
COLUMBUS—The House Government Oversight Committee today began hearings on House Bill 367, legislation to update Ohio’s name, image, and likeness rights and protect Ohioans from unauthorized uses of their identities, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).Specifically, House Bill 367 will update the current definition of a person’s persona, define malicious deepfake recordings, create a legal framework for addressing fraudulent reproductions, and establish exceptions for protected speech, such as political ads and news reporting."We have worked...