The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has passed a concurrent resolution urging the United States Congress to reject any moratorium on state laws that regulate artificial intelligence (AI). The resolution highlights that Congress has previously dismissed attempts to impose such a moratorium and emphasizes the Tenth Amendment, which reserves powers not explicitly granted to the federal government for the states. It argues that states are better equipped to address the unique challenges posed by AI and tailor regulations to meet local needs, especially in the absence of a comprehensive federal regulatory framework.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses concern that large AI companies and their trade associations are lobbying for a moratorium that prioritizes corporate profits over the health, safety, and welfare of the American public. It condemns any efforts to legislate AI policy through executive orders as unconstitutional. The resolution calls on Congress to reject any proposals for a moratorium on state regulations regarding AI and mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to key congressional leaders.