Model Policies

I. Data Centers Are Critical Technology Infrastructure  Data centers are critical technology infrastructure. The capacity, speed, and reliability of a state’s digital footprint directly affect its ability to attract technology…

PREAMBLE   The Legislature finds and declares that:   (a) Artificial intelligence technology represents a historic opportunity to expand access to mental health support, reduce the burden…

Section 1. Short Title.   This Act may be cited as the “[State] GRANITE Act.”   Section 2. Legislative Findings.   The [State] Legislature finds that: …

Section 1. Definitions  (A) “Affiliate” means a local law enforcement agency in this State which has a current memorandum of understanding with an established internet crimes against children task force or…

WHEREAS, American consumers have come to rely on high speed communications networks constructed by communications providers to improve their overall quality of life including in the areas of healthcare, education,…

WHEREAS, digital goods and services include, but are not limited to: downloaded, streaming, or remotely-accessed consumer content, such as music, video; books, software, and video games; cloud-based services; and certain…

Section 1. {Definitions}  “Reassigned numbers database” means a database created and maintained by the Federal Communications Commission that identifies whether a telephone number has been reassigned. …

Section 1. Definitions.   For purposes of this section, the term “online marketplace” means a person or entity that does both of the following:  Provides…

WHEREAS, between June 2024 and June 2025, the U.S. communications sector suffered 15,540 reported theft, vandalism, or sabotage incidents disrupting service for over 9.5 million customers nationwide;  …

Purpose: This proposal modifies provisions related to the (INSERT RELEVANT STATE AGENCY) and allows businesses, under the observation of regulators, to trial innovative products, services, and business models while temporarily…

WHEREAS, access to lawful digital asset transactions is an essential component of financial inclusion, innovation, and individual economic freedom in the modern economy; and  WHEREAS,…

WHEREAS, the U.S. Constitution explicitly states in Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 that Congress has the power “to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for…