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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

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United States

173 bills

Stance split

189 for 38 against

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 10, 2026

SB 1396: An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for public servant data privacy.

This bill establishes a new chapter in Pennsylvania law to protect the personal data of current, former, and retired state officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, legislators, and judges. It specifically restricts data brokers from selling or sharing protected information such as home addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers for monetary gain. The legislation defines who qualifies as a covered person and clarifies that information is only protected if it is not already publicly available through official government records or media. Additionally, the bill outlines enforcement mechanisms and provides for legal action to be taken by the affected officials or their authorized agents.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SB 1401: An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions, for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions, for civil penalties and for private actions.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to explicitly ban "surveillance pricing," which is defined as setting customized prices for goods or services based on personal data gathered through technology like cameras, sensors, or third-party purchases. The legislation prohibits businesses from using such data to charge different prices to specific consumers unless they can prove the price difference is due to varying costs, public discounts available to broad groups like seniors or students, loyalty program rewards, or credit decisions based on standard credit reports. In addition to banning this practice, the bill increases civil penalties for violations to up to $3,000 per incident and allows individual consumers who suffer financial loss from these pricing tactics to file private lawsuits for damages.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

in committee · Michigan · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 6157: Civil rights: public records; regulation of disclosure of certain information; provide for. Creates new act.

This bill, known as the Shielding Information for Lawful and Ethical Disclosure Act, prevents Michigan government agencies from sharing large amounts of personal data with federal immigration officials without specific authorization. It defines "bulk disclosure" as transferring data on multiple people without reviewing each case individually and allows such sharing only if a court order exists, the transfer serves a specific law enforcement purpose, or it is immediately necessary to protect health and safety. The law applies to all state, county, and municipal departments and officers, while giving the state attorney general the power to seek court orders to stop illegal data sharing.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Courts Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Data Privacy Tags Government Transparency

in committee · Michigan · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 6187: Financial institutions: mortgage brokers and lenders; consolidation of certain licensing statutes related to residential mortgages; make conforming changes in the identity theft protection act. Amends sec. 3 of 2004 PA 452 (MCL 445.63). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6177'26

HB 6187 amends Michigan's Identity Theft Protection Act to update and clarify the definitions of key terms used throughout the law. The bill specifically revises how the statute defines "financial institutions" to ensure consistency with other state licensing laws and explicitly includes mortgage brokers and lenders under its protections. Additionally, it clarifies what constitutes a "security breach" by specifying that accidental access by employees acting in good faith does not count as a breach, and it expands the definition of "child or spousal support" to include various expenses like medical care and education. These changes aim to provide clearer guidance for businesses and individuals regarding data privacy and identity theft reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4998: Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act of 2026

The Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act of 2026 restricts how U.S. intelligence agencies can surveil and use information about American citizens. It prohibits officials from conducting electronic surveillance, physical searches, or data collection specifically targeting United States persons under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Executive Order 12333. Additionally, the bill bans government agencies from using search terms related to Americans to query intelligence databases and generally forbids using such collected information as evidence against those individuals in legal proceedings. The only exception allows an American citizen who was surveilled to use that same information in their own defense during a criminal, civil, or administrative case.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9692: TOTAL Screen Time Act

The TOTAL Screen Time Act directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create a voluntary technical standard that allows parents and guardians to set screen time limits across various devices like phones, tablets, and computers. This standard must protect the privacy of minors by avoiding centralized data collection and unnecessary data sharing between devices while maintaining device cybersecurity. The bill requires the NIST Director to consult with government agencies, device developers, medical professionals, and advocacy groups before establishing the standard. Additionally, the Director must submit regular reports to Congress and the public detailing the progress of developing and adopting this standard until 2032.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Data Privacy

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 4946: Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026

The Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026 prohibits data brokers from buying, selling, or sharing personal location and health information, while allowing exceptions for authorized disclosures, HIPAA-compliant activities, and newsworthy public interest reporting. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with defining specific data categories and enforcing these rules, with penalties including civil fines up to 15 percent of a company's revenue and the ability for the FTC, state attorneys general, and private individuals to sue for violations. This legislation applies to entities that trade data collected from others rather than directly from individuals, and it preempts only state laws that require the disclosure of data this bill forbids.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Data Privacy