Technology and Innovation legislation
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Bills about technology and innovation
Live bill results for “Technology and Innovation” across the regions we cover, using the same search as the rest of the site.
A5729
New Jersey
Law to speed AI data center permits
Bill A-5729, Law to speed AI data center permits, expedited procedures bill would speed approvals for AI data centers with on-site power within 12 months. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Gregory Myhre (Republican).
A5717
New Jersey
Special-education reports go to public database
Bill A-5717, Special-education reports go to public database, a bill would require the Department of Education to publish full-text special-education complaint reports in a searchable public database with links to later court decisions. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic) and Eliana Marin.
H.R.10946
United States
Tech Assessment Office renamed, duties revised
Bill HR-10946, Tech Assessment Office renamed, duties revised, the bill would rename the Office of Technology Assessment to the Congressional Office of Technology and revise its duties; it has been referred to the House Administration Committee. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Mark Takano (D), Donald Beyer, Bill Foster, Sean Casten, and Jay Obernolte.
Bill 144
Ontario
Plug into the Sun Act
Bill 144, Plug into the Sun Act, bill would create a Plug-in Solar Panels Advisory Committee in Ontario within 60 days to study safety and report in six months. It is at First Reading as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Tabuns, Peter, Bell, Jessica, Lennox, Robin, and Gilmour, Alexa.
H.Res.1642
United States
House blocks artificial-intelligence rescue, aids workers
Bill HRES-1642, House blocks artificial-intelligence rescue, aids workers, resolution would oppose federal rescues for insolvent AI-related firms and financial firms, while supporting aid for workers, pension holders, and accountability for executives. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Greg Casar (D), Maxine Waters, Janice Schakowsky, Jesús García, Rashida Tlaib, Delia Ramirez, André Carson, Danny Davis, Christopher Deluzio, Brad Sherman, Valerie Foushee, Pramila Jayapal, and Analilia Mejia.
A5727
New Jersey
Micro-reactors gain regulatory path
Bill A-5727, Micro-reactors gain regulatory path, bill would empower BPU, with authority input, to adopt rules authorizing NRC-approved micro-reactors up to 20 MW to be built under streamlined rules for up to 18 months. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Gregory Myhre (Republican), Brian Rumpf, Christopher DePhillips, Robert Auth, Antwan McClellan, and Dawn Fantasia.
H.R.10940
United States
Federal communications commission to set wireless alert standards
Bill HR-10940, Federal communications commission to set wireless alert standards, bill would require the FCC to issue regulations establishing metrics, goals and minimum requirements for wireless emergency alert delivery. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Kevin Mullin (D).
A5726
New Jersey
Micro-reactor incentives for power backup
Bill A-5726, Micro-reactor incentives for power backup, lawmakers would authorize a competitive program paying per-MWh incentives for NRC-licensed micro-reactors, funded from the Global Warming Solutions Fund. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Gregory Myhre (Republican), Brian Rumpf, Christopher DePhillips, Robert Auth, Antwan McClellan, and Dawn Fantasia.
H.R.10925
United States
Bill would study diplomacy tech capacity
Bill HR-10925, Bill would study diplomacy tech capacity, bill would require a State Department tech capacity assessment on AI to combat trafficking. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by James Gallagher (R).
H.R.10950
United States
Data centers would file energy disclosures
Bill HR-10950, Data centers would file energy disclosures, house bill would require sponsors of large data centers to file public disclosures with the Secretary of Energy. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Eugene Vindman (D).
H.R.10920
United States
Telemedicine licensing barriers grant reauthorization
Bill HR-10920, Telemedicine licensing barriers grant reauthorization, a bill would fund state licensing boards through HHS grants to reduce telemedicine barriers. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Kat Cammack (R).
Bill 60
Manitoba
Budget Spending Authorization Bill
Bill 60, Budget Spending Authorization Bill, manitoba's appropriation bill would authorize up to $25.343 billion for 2026–27. It received royal assent on October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Hon. Adrien Sala (NDP).
HB 1034
Ohio
Autonomous vehicles permitted on public roads
Bill HB-1034, Autonomous vehicles permitted on public roads, lawmakers would allow fully autonomous vehicles on public roads, require TNCs to carry at least $1 million insurance during trips, and force manufacturers to publish interaction plans. It is at Introduced as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Adam Holmes (Republican).
S10731
New York
AI safety rules curb frontier models
Bill S-10731, AI safety rules curb frontier models, large frontier AI developers would have to publish a safety framework and hire independent examiners. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Andrew Gounardes (Democratic) and Patricia Fahy.
SB 1507
Pennsylvania
Collusive Algorithms Act bans pricing AI
Bill SB-1507, Collusive Algorithms Act bans pricing AI, the bill would ban collusive pricing AI and shared AI in Pennsylvania. It is at Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Nick Pisciottano (Democratic), Vincent Hughes, Arthur Haywood, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Timothy Kearney, and Amanda Cappelletti.
SB 482
Ohio
Granville Woods Day designated
Bill SB-482, Granville Woods Day designated, the bill would designate April 23 as Granville T. It is at Introduced as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Hearcel Craig (Democratic), Nickie Antonio, Andrew Brenner, William DeMora, and Kent Smith.
SB 1508
Pennsylvania
Drivers must yield to blue LED warning devices
Bill SB-1508, Drivers must yield to blue LED warning devices, the bill would permit authorized highway workers and emergency responders to use blue LED warning devices visible from 2,000 feet. It is at Referred to Transportation as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Scott Hutchinson (Republican), Doug Mastriano, Tracy Pennycuick, Patrick Stefano, and Lynda Schlegel Culver.
SB 1506
Pennsylvania
Protect Our Games Act shields gamers
Bill SB-1506, Protect Our Games Act shields gamers, lawmakers would require game operators to give 60 days' notice before ending services and offer refunds, patches, or offline access; enforcement would be by the Attorney General or district attorneys. It is at Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by John Kane (Democratic), Jay Costa, and Timothy Kearney.
C-40
Canada
Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act
Bill C-40, Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act, a new federal defence-focused corporation could speed up buying and loans for defence and national security. It is at Second reading as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Joël Lightbound (Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant).
H.R.10915
United States
NIST to develop cloud cybersecurity standards
Bill HR-10915, NIST to develop cloud cybersecurity standards, lawmakers would require the NIST Director to develop cloud cybersecurity standards. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Richard McCormick (R).