Archives: Communications and Technology / Model Policies
Archives: Communications and Technology / Model Policies
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Digital Infrastructure & Ratepayer and Resource Protection Accord
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…
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Right of Publicity and Malicious Deepfake Act
Section 1. Purpose and scope. This Act protects an individual’s right of publicity, regulates the unauthorized commercial use of an individual’s persona and modified facsimiles, establishes civil remedies, regulates…
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Digital Identity Verification and Privacy Protection Act
Section 1. Legislative Findings and Purpose. The Legislature finds that: (a) Identity theft, fraud, and unauthorized access to services present significant risks to individuals, businesses, and…
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Artificial Intelligence Mental Health Transparency and Accountability Act
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…
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Common Law Privacy and Consumer Protection Act
Be it Enacted by ___________________________: Section 1: Short Title. This act shall be known as the “Common Law Privacy and Consumer Protection Act.” …
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Combatting Internet Crimes Against Children Act
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…
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Resolution in Support of Non-Discriminatory Property Tax Policies on Communication Networks
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,…
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Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Resolution
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…
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Act to Require Telephone Solicitors to Use the Reassigned Numbers Database
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. …
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Marketplace Uniformity Act
Section 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term “online marketplace” means a person or entity that does both of the following: Provides…
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Statement of Principles on the Protection of Critical Communications Infrastructure
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; …
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Universal Regulatory Sandbox Act
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…
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Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Access and Protection Act
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,…
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State Constitutional Amendment: Jury – Determined Compensation for Property Devaluations Caused by Regulatory Takings
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…
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Right to Compute Act
WHEREAS, innovations in computational technology, such as machine learning, enable technological breakthroughs in nearly every sector, leading to increased economic growth and greater prosperity; and WHEREAS…
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Technology‑Neutral Anti‑Discrimination Clarification Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “Technology‑Neutral Anti‑Discrimination Clarification Act of 20 XX.” Section 2. Legislative Purpose and Findings The…
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The Artificial Intelligence Tax Non-Discrimination Act
Section 1. Definitions For the purposes of this Act, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed below. These definitions shall conform, where applicable, to definitions already…
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Statement of Principles on the Gig Economy
Broad Overview: The gig economy has several components, including: Independent workers: People who are paid for a specific task or project. Consumers: People…
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Statement of Principles on Broadband Internet Access Service Non-Regulation
Whereas, broadband internet access service is inherently an interstate service. Whereas, there has been a long-standing, bipartisan consensus that broadband internet access service should be free of unnecessary regulation. Whereas,…
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Statement of Principles on News Censorship
Principles Determinations of misinformation, disinformation and malinformation are inherently political and subjective criteria. Any organization claiming to engage in “fact-checking” or identifying misinformation, disinformation or malinformation is using subjective criteria…