Ohio House Establishes Frontier Technologies and Quantum Computing Commission

Original title: Establish Frontier Technologies and Quantum Computing Commission

Last action · March 25, 2026: Referred to Financial Institutions, Insurance and TechnologySponsors: Heidi Workman and 32 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio House Bill 650 establishes the and Quantum Commission to study artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum computing, and robotics, requiring a final report by December 31, 2026. The eight-member legislative commission will examine economic impacts, workforce changes, security, infrastructure, and ethical standards. Commission members serve without additional compensation but receive reimbursement for official expenses.

Why it matters

State legislators and appointed staff will spend official time examining emerging technology trends and drafting recommendations that could shape future state laws and economic development policies for Ohio industries.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

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General Assembly members

Legislators appointed to the Commission participate in studies and hearings regarding emerging technologies.

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Legislative Service Commission

The agency is required to provide support services to the Commission upon request.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who serves on the Frontier Technologies and Quantum Commission?

The Commission consists of eight members of the General Assembly: four from the House of Representatives and four from the Senate, with a three-to-one majority-to-minority party ratio in each chamber.

What is the deadline for the Commission's report?

The Commission must deliver a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly not later than December 31, 2026.

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Procedural history

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Mar 25, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology
Mar 11, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced
Mar 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported - Amended (Technology and Innovation)
Mar 4, 2026HouseFloor
Passed - Amended
Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Technology and Innovation
Jan 20, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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Comparing As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee → As Passed by the House

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hb650_01_RH hb650_02_PH As Reported Passed by the House Technology and Innovation Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Am. H. B. No. 650 2025-2026 Representative Workman Cosponsors: Representatives Holmes, Willis, Claggett, King, Brennan, Daniels, Miller, M. M., Abdullahi, Brewer, Bryant Bailey, Click, Deeter, Fischer, Isaacsohn, Jarrells, Johnson, Kishman, Klopfenstein, Lorenz, Mathews, A., Mathews, T., Miller, J., Odioso, Plummer, Schmidt, Sigrist, Thomas, C., Tims, Upchurch, White, A., White, E., Young To establish the Frontier Technologies and Quantum Commission. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. (A) The […] House of Representatives, three of whom shall be from the majority party and one of whom shall be from the minority party. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall consult with the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives regarding the appointment of a member of the minority party. The Speaker shall designate one member from the three majority party appointees to serve as co-chairperson of the Commission. (2) Four members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate, three of whom shall be from the majority party and one of whom shall be from the minority party. The President of the Senate shall consult with the Minority Leader of the Senate regarding the appointment of a member of the minority party. The President shall designate one member from the three majority party appointees to serve as co-chairperson of the Commission. (C) The […]

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