Law and Policy
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Ohio Paid Leave Bill Could Give Parents Time to Care for Their Children
A newly advancing bipartisan bill in Ohio is drawing attention not just as an economic policy, but as a critical…
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Ohio Moves to Shut Down Abusive Youth Facilities as Child Safety Bill Gains Urgency
A proposed bill in Ohio is intensifying the focus on child protection within residential treatment facilities, where mounting reports of…
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Ohio Senate Pushes Sweeping Law to Criminalize AI-Generated Child Abuse Material
COLUMBUS, Ohio — New legislation in the Ohio Senate seeks to strengthen laws targeting child sex offenders and expand penalties…
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Ohio Lawmakers Move to Criminalize AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Under New Child Protection Push
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lawmakers in Ohio are advancing a new child protection measure aimed at addressing the growing threat of…
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“Let Children Grow Act” Ignites Firestorm as Ohio Moves to Let Children Play Outside Alone Without It Being Called Neglect
Lawmakers in Ohio are considering new legislation that could redefine how child neglect is interpreted, particularly when it comes to…
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Ohio Education Bill Advances Amid Child Protection and Safeguarding Concerns Over ‘Success Sequence’ Curriculum
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Senate Bill 156, which would require schools to teach grades 6 through 12 the so-called “success…
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Ohio Moves to End Silence on Child Abuse as “Trey’s Law” Targets NDAs in Survivor Cases
As Ohio observes Child Abuse Prevention Month, lawmakers are advancing new legislation aimed at strengthening protections for survivors of child…
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Ohio AI Child Protection Bill Stalls in Legal Deadlock as Lawmakers Clash Over Enforcement, Raising Fears for Children’s Safety
Ohio, USA — Debate over Ohio Senate Bill 163 continues to stall progress on legislation aimed at addressing artificial intelligence–generated…
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Ohio Child Care Bills Spark Backlash Over Privacy Fears and Safeguarding Risks for Children
Ohio House child care legislation aimed at addressing alleged fraud is drawing scrutiny from providers and local officials, who warn…
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Ohio Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Controversial Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Children
The Ohio Supreme Court is set to rule on the constitutionality of a 2024 law that bans gender-affirming care for…
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