On June 8, 2026, Andy Wilson stepped into the role of Attorney General following Dave Yost’s resignation, taking over the office for the remainder of the current term.
What Changes Can Ohio Businesses Expect?
At this point, not many.
For now, all signals point to a focus on maintaining operations rather than introducing a new policy direction. Wilson’s initial statements have focused on continuing the office’s existing mission, including protecting Ohioans, supporting law enforcement, and working closely with the staff already in place.
Just as important, Wilson has not outlined a new consumer protection agenda that would signal immediate changes for businesses operating in Ohio. Although Wilson has indicated that he plans to review the office’s ongoing matters and evaluate them individually, there has been no indication of new rules, new priorities, or a different enforcement philosophy tied to advertising, marketing, or other consumer-facing practices.
What Was the Office Already Doing?
Under Yost, the Ohio Attorney General’s office remained active on traditional consumer protection issues. That activity included bringing actions involving deceptive billing practices, pursuing contractors accused of failing to deliver promised services, and investigating and litigating alleged unfair or deceptive conduct.
At the same time, the office continued publishing guidance on issues businesses face on a regular basis, including subscription services, recurring charges, Do Not Call issues, and emerging risks such as AI-generated reviews.
None of that infrastructure has changed. The Consumer Protection Section remains in place with the same authority to investigate, litigate, and resolve consumer complaints.
What We’re Watching
Right now, the biggest takeaway is what we have not seen.
Wilson has not explicitly commented on whether he plans to expand, narrow, or otherwise adjust the office’s consumer protection focus. In situations like this, the safest assumption is that existing enforcement trends will continue until there is a clear signal otherwise.
What Should Businesses Do Now?
Companies should continue to ensure that consumer-facing practices such as advertising, billing, and subscription programs are accurate, transparent, and well documented. They should remain attentive to consumer complaint activity and enforcement trends, and confirm that internal compliance programs are functioning effectively.
Leadership changes do not slow down enforcement. In many cases, an attorney general focused on continuity is more likely to keep existing matters progressing without disruption.
We will continue watching for any signals of change. For now, the takeaway is simple: business as usual still requires getting compliance right.
*Adham Hamed contributed to this article.
