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Technology across the country

Every technology bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
227
last 12 weeks
Active states
11
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
173 bills
Stance split
189 for 38 against
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Showing 21–30 of 189 bills

Bills supporting technology

in committee · United States · House Sep 1, 2026

HR 10170: Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026

The Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive study on the market for advanced memory technology, including demand, supply constraints, and impacts on consumer costs. The study must examine capital investment cycles, supply chain dependencies on non-U.S. suppliers, and legal or regulatory barriers that limit domestic supply. The Secretary is required to consult with federal agencies and industry stakeholders, such as manufacturers and major customers, before publishing the findings. A final report must be submitted to congressional committees and made public within 270 days of enactment, following a period for public comment.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Sep 1, 2026

HR 10207: GUARDIAN Act

The GUARDIAN Act requires social media platforms to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting or processing the personal data of users under the age of 16. It defines "covered platforms" as internet services that use design features like infinite scrolling, push notifications, and personalized recommendation algorithms to promote user engagement. The bill mandates that these platforms delete a minor's data when they turn 16 unless a parent explicitly requests retention, and it grants parents the right to withdraw consent at any time, which forces the platform to terminate the account within ten days. Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission, with state attorneys general also permitted to bring civil actions for violations, while the law preempts conflicting state regulations but allows states to enact stricter protections for minors.
Erin Houchin (R)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 13, 2026

SR 356: A Resolution designating the week of August 17 through 23, 2026, as "Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 356 designates the week of August 17 through 23, 2026, as "Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week." The resolution cites rising statistics on online child exploitation, including sextortion and the use of artificial intelligence for abuse, to highlight the need for greater vigilance. It encourages educational programming and public awareness efforts aimed at protecting minors from these digital threats as students prepare to return to school.
Scott Martin (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 1131: Law enforcement: other; guidelines for use of registration plate reader systems; provide for. Creates new act.

Michigan Senate Bill 1131 establishes strict guidelines for state and local government agencies using automatic license plate reader systems, limiting their use to specific purposes such as identifying stolen vehicles, checking for outstanding warrants, or managing parking and tolls. The bill prohibits the retention of captured data except when it serves as evidence in an active investigation or is preserved under a legal request, requiring automatic deletion after a set period if no further action is taken. Agencies must adopt public privacy policies, implement security measures to protect data from unauthorized access, and submit quarterly reports detailing their system usage and compliance with anti-discrimination standards for fine collection. Additionally, the legislation creates a private right of action allowing individuals to sue for damages and attorney fees if their data is mishandled, while generally excluding captured plate data from public disclosure under freedom of information laws unless the vehicle owner consents.
Jim Runestad (R)
in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6266: Public utilities: other; development of clean technologies accelerator tariff; require.

This Michigan bill requires electric providers to offer a voluntary green pricing program that allows customers to choose how much of their electricity comes from renewable sources. It mandates that regulated utilities create a specific "clean technologies accelerator tariff" for commercial and industrial participants, ensuring these businesses directly pay for the renewable energy they procure rather than spreading those costs across all ratepayers. The legislation also protects customers who source at least half of their power through the program from paying certain compliance surcharges and requires providers to notify other participants about additional fees. The bill only takes effect if seven related companion bills are also enacted into law.
Sub-Topics Renewable Energy
Jaz Martus (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6314: Employment security: other; conspiracy and fraud provisions; modify. Amends sec. 54b of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.54b).

Michigan House Bill 6314 updates the state's unemployment security laws to explicitly include digital and electronic fraud in its definition of conspiracy. The bill targets employers, employees, and third parties who knowingly use stolen personal information or automated means to illegally obtain or withhold unemployment benefits. It establishes that offenders face financial penalties equal to three times the amount involved, along with potential imprisonment of up to five years or community service depending on the severity of the loss. These criminal sanctions apply even if the fraud is attempted but does not result in a final payment, and they remain enforceable regardless of whether the individual later repays the funds or self-reports the violation.
Sub-Topics Data Privacy
Will Bruck (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

HD 6293: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Digital Commonwealth

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to regulate artificial intelligence. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Erika Uyterhoeven (D)
introduced · Massachusetts · House Aug 27, 2026

HD 5881: A communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (see item 1595-6153 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report on funds appropriated through the Communications Access Trust Fund transfer

HD 5881 is a procedural communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance that submits a required report on the use of funds from the Communications Access Trust Fund. The report details how $1 million appropriated in the FY26 budget was distributed to the Department of Correction, while noting that an additional $22.5 million was requested in a supplemental budget to fully cover the costs of providing free phone calls, video visits, and emails to incarcerated individuals. It also outlines specific barriers to these services, such as a reported 180% increase in usage volume since the program began, and includes detailed data on call volumes and expenses for both state prisons and county sheriffs' offices.
introduced · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

HD 5870: The annual report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (under Section 109 of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) relative to progress on data collection for the Data Equity Law

This bill mandates an annual report from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance regarding progress on data collection efforts required by the Data Equity Law. The report is intended to track the status of approximately 38 government programs that are subject to these new data equity requirements.
Sub-Topics Data Privacy Tags Data Reporting
passed · California · Assembly Aug 24, 2026

HR 139: Relative to Lunar Landing Day.

California House Resolution 139 designates July 20 as Lunar Landing Day in the state to commemorate the first human moon landing in 1969. The resolution encourages residents to honor aerospace engineers who contributed to the Apollo missions and to promote science, technology, engineering, and math education. It also calls for celebrating past space exploration achievements while inspiring future innovation and discovery.
Joshua Hoover (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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