Archives: Communications and Technology / Model Policies
Archives: Communications and Technology / Model Policies
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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…
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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…