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Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill to Limit AI Rights
10/30/2025
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- Ohio lawmakers moved House Bill 469, sponsored by Rep. Thad Claggett, to bar AI from marrying, owning property, or acting as legal proxies.
- Lawmakers from both parties have shown support for the bill.
- Claggett says AI should not assume human roles, such as medical decisions.
- Rep. Erika White expressed concerns about existing legal rights granted to corporations.
- The bill had its first hearing on October 21.
