Archives: Communications and Technology / Model Policies
Archives: Communications and Technology / Model Policies
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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…
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An Act Restraining State and Local Governmental Use of Mobile or Online Software Applications and Electronic Devices Under Control of a Foreign Adversary
Model Policy Be it Enacted by the Legislature of [STATE]: SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (a) “State agency” means an association, authority, board, department, commission, independent agency, institution, system, office,…
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Internet Free Speech Act
Where appropriate, amend the campaign finance law and, where necessary, the lobbying law to provide an exemption for the definition of “expenditure” or similar term as follows: The…
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Model State Artificial Intelligence Act
Section 1. {Statement of Purpose} (1) The [LEGISLATIVE BODY] finds the following: (a) WHEREAS, artificial intelligence (AI) represents the next great tool for human flourishing, artistic…
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ALEC Statement of Principles for Teen Use of Social Media
Laws and regulations governing the safety of teens (ages 13-18) and their use of social media should be consistent with the principles outlined below. Without dispute the safety and well-being…
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Stop Deepfake CSAM Act
Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the Stop Deepfake CSAM Act. Section 2. {Definitions} “Deepfake” means any visual media created, altered, or otherwise manipulated in a manner…
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Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deepfake Media Act
Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deepfake Media Act. Section 2. {Definitions} “Deepfake” means any visual media created, altered, or otherwise…
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Open Access to Vertiports Act
Policy. It is the policy of this state to promote the development of a network of vertiports that will provide equitable access to citizens of this state who may benefit…
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Reject CBDCs and Protect Financial Privacy Act
(1) Definitions: For the purposes of this chapter, the words defined in this section have the meaning given. (a) “Financial Privacy” refers to the protection of a citizen’s…
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Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act
(1) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the words defined in this section have the meaning given. (a) “Internet” means the combination of computer facilities and electromagnetic…
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Resolution in Support of Free Market Solutions and Enforcement of Existing Regulations for Uses of Artificial Intelligence
WHEREAS, artificial intelligence (AI) represents the next great tool for human flourishing, artistic creativity, increased productivity, and economic growth; WHEREAS, AI also represents a major area of competition between American…
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Statewide Health Data Utility Act
Section 1. Declaration of Purpose A state health data utility (“HDU”) can help achieve better patient outcomes, improve the overall health and wellbeing of the people of [STATE], and reduce…
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Resolution in Support of Congressional Law to Combat Government Pressuring of Social Media Platforms to Remove Speech
WHEREAS, social media platforms are private businesses and if forced by the United States Government to carry or promote speech those actions by the United States Government should be exposed…
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State Infrastructure Protection Act
AN ACT relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state. BE IT ENACTED BY THIS LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER: SECTION 1. This Act…
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Resolution Investigating Biden White House Pressuring of Social Media Platforms to Remove COVID Information
WHEREAS, social media platforms are private businesses and if forced by the United States Government to carry or promote speech those actions by the United States Government should be exposed…
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Residential Amenities Sharing Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF __________: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS (1) “Effectively prohibit” means a local governing body acts or fails to act in a manner…
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The Smart Cryptocurrency Rules Act
1. Definitions: For the purposes of this chapter, the words defined in this section have the meaning given. a. “Digital assets” refers to cryptocurrencies, as well as natively…
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Protection from Drone Trespassing Act
SECTION 1. A new section of law to be codified in the ______ Statutes as Section _____ of Title ____, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as…
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Targeted 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 new products, services, and business models while bypassing…