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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
United States
173 bills
Stance split
189 for 38 against
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Showing 21–30 of 38 bills

Bills opposing technology

in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9856: Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act

This bill, titled the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, prohibits the listing, clearing, or trading of contracts related to sports events or casino-style games on regulated financial exchanges. It directly affects platforms and entities that currently operate prediction markets by banning them from offering bets on outcomes like professional sports matches or casino games such as roulette and blackjack. The law achieves this by amending the Commodity Exchange Act to explicitly define these activities as prohibited agreements, while also clarifying that state laws regulating such contracts remain unaffected. Essentially, the legislation removes the ability for federally registered markets to facilitate gambling on sports and traditional casino games.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts prediction market platforms by banning specific trading contracts, limiting the scope of digital financial technology and innovation.75% confidence
Steven Horsford (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9915: Stealth Bot Prohibition Act

The Stealth Bot Prohibition Act makes it illegal to use automated software, known as stealth bots, to access websites without revealing their identity or purpose. Specifically, the law bans deploying these bots in ways that harm online services and prohibits disguising them as human users when interacting with generative artificial intelligence systems. Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $53,000 per incident, which are enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. The bill defines a stealth bot as any program that scrapes or scans the internet without disclosing its nature or intended use to the website operator.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts automated software and limits how users interact with AI systems, imposing penalties that constrain technological tools.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Digital Government
Laurel M. Lee (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9829: ORTHO Act

The ORTHO Act directs the Federal Trade Commission to create new rules requiring dentists to perform an in-person examination before providing most dental services or medical devices through teledentistry. This requirement includes exceptions for emergency care, approved public health programs, and specific orthodontic diagnoses that must still be confirmed by an in-person visit and review of X-rays before a patient begins using an appliance. Violations of these rules would be treated as unfair or deceptive practices, allowing both the FTC and state attorneys general to enforce the law through civil penalties and potential damages. The bill also clarifies that states retain the ability to adopt additional regulations that are consistent with these federal standards.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access to teledentistry by mandating in-person exams, limiting service availability.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts teledentistry technology by mandating in-person exams, limiting digital service access.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Public Health
Brian Babin (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 9530: Quiet Skies Act

The Quiet Skies Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to create new regulations banning voice calls on cell phones in the United States. This rule must be finalized within 180 days of the law's enactment and will apply to all air travelers. The bill aims to reduce noise on airplanes by prohibiting passengers from making or receiving phone calls while in flight.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of cell phones for voice calls, limiting a common technology function for air travelers.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Telecommunications
Hillary J. Scholten (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9939: No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act

This bill, titled the No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act, prohibits the construction and operation of large-scale artificial intelligence data centers on any land owned or managed by the United States government. It requires federal agencies to immediately stop building or running such facilities and mandates the removal of existing structures within 30 days of the law's enactment. The legislation defines these centers as buildings with high power usage or advanced cooling systems used for developing AI models, while also specifying that any cleanup must follow environmental safety standards.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts energy infrastructure by banning high-power AI data centers on federal lands, limiting potential energy development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting large-scale AI data centers on federal lands prevents high energy consumption and potential environmental degradation, aligning with conservation and emissions reduction goals.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts the construction and operation of AI data centers on federal lands, limiting infrastructure development for this technology.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence
Rashida Tlaib (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 9948: Addictive Design Act of 2026

The Addictive Design Act of 2026 aims to protect youth under 18 from potential mental health risks associated with artificial intelligence chatbots by banning specific features designed to create emotional attachments. To support this goal, the bill establishes a government task force to study these impacts and provides funding for research and educational outreach to parents and teachers. The legislation also mandates that companies offering AI chatbots to minors must use age verification technology and delete user data within 24 hours. Companies that fail to comply with the ban on addictive design features or data privacy requirements face civil penalties of up to $10 million or $5,000 per violation, respectively.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects youth mental health by restricting AI features that create emotional attachments, aligning with mental health protection goals.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts AI chatbot features and mandates age verification, limiting technology access for minors.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Mental Health Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media
Becca Balint (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 10, 2026

SB 1384: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in computer data center equipment incentive program, providing for certification prohibition; providing for Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development certification and standards; and imposing duties.

SB 1384 amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to update definitions for tax benefits and introduce new rules for computer data centers. The bill explicitly prohibits the Department of Revenue from certifying any new computer data centers after its effective date. It also establishes a new certification program for the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development, which sets standards for clean firm energy, including specific requirements for solar, wind, and battery storage systems. Additionally, the legislation defines terms related to alternative compliance payments and clean hydrogen production to support these infrastructure standards.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by restricting data center tax breaks and establishing standards for clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes standards for clean firm energy including solar, wind, and battery storage systems.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill prohibits certification of new computer data centers, directly restricting technology infrastructure development.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Credits Energy Storage Solar
John Kane (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 31, 2026

A 11662: Relates to human-led instruction and artificial intelligence in schools

Prohibits humanoid robots and AI systems from being used in schools; provides limited exceptions; provides for student privacy protections; makes related provisions.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts the use of AI and humanoid robots in schools, limiting educational tools and innovation.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits humanoid robots and AI systems in schools, directly restricting the use of technology.90% confidence
Sub-Topics School Safety Artificial Intelligence
in committee · New York · Senate Jul 29, 2026

S 10671: Relates to humanoid robots and artificial intelligence avatars in instructional settings

Provides that each school district, charter school, and board of cooperative educational services shall adopt and implement a written policy governing the use of humanoid robots in schools and that such policy shall prohibit the use of an artificial intelligence-enabled humanoid robot in an instructional capacity; defines terms.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly prohibits AI-enabled humanoid robots in instructional capacities, restricting educational tools and limiting school programs.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits the use of AI-enabled humanoid robots in instructional settings, restricting their application in education.95% confidence
Sub-Topics School Choice School Safety Artificial Intelligence
Shelley Mayer (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 353: AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT.

This Act imposes a moratorium, through January 31, 2027, on all applications and permits related to the development of large-scale data centers in this State. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter, whether directly, by amendment to a specific municipality’s charter, or as in this Act, indirectly by a general law.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a moratorium on large-scale data center development, which restricts energy infrastructure expansion and limits potential energy demand and utility growth.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes a moratorium on large-scale data center development, restricting infrastructure growth and limiting technology expansion.90% confidence
Mike Smith (R) Eric Buckson (R)
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