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.
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 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).
SB 1505
Pennsylvania
Artificial intelligence barred from school-based mental health
Bill SB-1505, Artificial intelligence barred from school-based mental health, pennsylvania legislation would bar AI from delivering school-based mental health services, taking effect 60 days after enactment. It is at Referred to Education as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Nicholas Miller (Democratic), Jay Costa, Christine Tartaglione, Amanda Cappelletti, and Nick Pisciottano.
S10724
New York
Rural water cyber plan proposed with audits
Bill S-10724, Rural water cyber plan proposed with audits, bill would require rural water utilities to adopt a cybersecurity action plan and report breaches within 24 hours. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Rachel May (Democratic).
C-22
Canada
Lawful Access Act, 2026
Bill C-22, Lawful Access Act, 2026, the bill would let authorities demand and keep certain online data. It is at Second reading as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety).
H.R.10905
United States
Bill bans facial-recognition pricing at large stores
Bill HR-10905, Bill bans facial-recognition pricing at large stores, lawmakers would ban individualized, dynamic, and facial-recognition pricing in a bill targeting large retail food stores and online platforms. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Eugene Vindman (D).
H.R.10897
United States
Ride-hail driver accounts verification bill
Bill HR-10897, Ride-hail driver accounts verification bill, bill would require digital verification to curb unauthorized driver account use and assaults on ride-hailing platforms. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Smith (R) and Thomas Suozzi.
H.R.10859
United States
Biotech Defense Strategy Act
Bill HR-10859, Biotech Defense Strategy Act, a bill would require the Defense Secretary to develop a biotechnology threat strategy and brief Congress, with a 180-day assessment of China's military biotech use. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Sheri Biggs (R).
H.R.10873
United States
NIST to set AI cybersecurity standards
Bill HR-10873, NIST to set AI cybersecurity standards, NIST would create a private sector AI standards roundtable and publish voluntary AI defense guidelines within a year. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Pat Harrigan (R) and George Whitesides.
H.R.10855
United States
Bivalve Research Task Force Established
Bill HR-10855, Bivalve Research Task Force Established, house bill would create an East Coast bivalve research task force. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Gabe Amo (D) and Andrew Garbarino.
H.R.10861
United States
Defense Department to Audit Foreign Modules
Bill HR-10861, Defense Department to Audit Foreign Modules, the Secretary of Defense would audit DoD systems for foreign cellular modules and report findings to Congress within a year, with biennial updates for six years. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Sheri Biggs (R).
H.R.10860
United States
Defense Robotics Ban on Chinese Systems
Bill HR-10860, Defense Robotics Ban on Chinese Systems, this bill would bar DoD from contracts for Chinese robotics within one year and forbid operation in sensitive environments within two years, with a separate funding ban after one year. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Sheri Biggs (R).
H.R.10892
United States
Appliance life-labeling bill
Bill HR-10892, Appliance life-labeling bill, house bill would require manufacturers to label household appliances with an estimated performance life. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Marie Perez (D).
A5706
New Jersey
Rail corridor solar pilot
Bill A-5706, Rail corridor solar pilot, NJ Transit and the Board of Public Utilities would run a 36-month railroad right-of-way solar pilot, with rules due within 180 days. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by William Moen (Democratic).
HB5827
Illinois
Fingerprints: Vendors to Accept Checks
Bill HB-5827, Fingerprints: Vendors to Accept Checks, lawmakers would require state agencies, districts, and local governments to accept fingerprint checks from any ISP-certified live-scan vendor starting Jan. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Tony McCombie (Republican).
H.R.10881
United States
Credit boost for clean vehicles proposed
Bill HR-10881, Credit boost for clean vehicles proposed, lawmakers would raise clean-vehicle tax credits and make them permanent. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Greg Landsman (D).
H.R.10872
United States
Create National Auto Theft Bureau
Bill HR-10872, Create National Auto Theft Bureau, bill would create a National Auto Theft Bureau inside the DOJ to share auto-theft data and train agencies, with a $10 million pilot in FY2027 for state and local police. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Josh Gottheimer (D) and Nicole Malliotakis.