The bill establishes the Frontier Technologies and Quantum Commission in Ohio, tasked with studying the rapid development of frontier technologies that have significant economic, ethical, and security implications. These technologies include artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum developments, and robotics. The Commission's primary objectives are to assess the need for a permanent statewide body to address these issues, evaluate the economic and workforce impacts, examine security and infrastructure resilience, and consider ethical standards for the responsible development and use of these technologies.
The Commission will consist of eight members from the General Assembly, with four members each from the House of Representatives and the Senate, appointed by their respective leaders. The appointments will ensure representation from both the majority and minority parties. The Commission will meet as determined by its co-chairpersons and is required to prepare a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026. Members will not receive compensation for their service, aside from reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred while performing their official duties.