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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | PA | SB 37 | Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (126 - 74) |
| May 8, 2024 | CO | SB 24-065 | Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle | Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 6) |
| May 8, 2024 | CO | SB 24-205 | Authorizes Broad Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulations Over Employment Decisions | Bill Passed - House (41 - 22) |
| May 8, 2024 | National | HR 8289 | Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II | Bill Passed - House (385 - 24) |
| May 8, 2024 | National | HR 8289 | Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II | Bill Passed - House (385 - 24) |
| May 1, 2024 | MI | HB 5183 | Amends Sentencing Guidelines in the Code of Criminal Procedure Relating to Car Theft | Bill Passed - House (89 - 16) |
| May 1, 2024 | MI | HB 5182 | Specifies Theft Crime and Punishment | Bill Passed - House (88 - 17) |
| April 30, 2024 | PA | HB 416 | Prohibits Remote Stalking | Bill Passed - House (199 - 1) |
| April 29, 2024 | KS | HB 2097 | Establishes the Kansas Film and Digital Media Industry Production Development Act | Conference Report Adopted - House (102 - 22) |
| April 29, 2024 | National | HR 4755 | Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act | Bill Passed - House (354 - 36) |
| April 24, 2024 | OH | HB 77 | Amends Drone Use Regulations | Bill Passed - House (89 - 2) |
| April 20, 2024 | National | HR 8038 | 21st Century Peace through Strength Act | Bill Passed - House (360 - 58) |
| April 19, 2024 | CO | HB 24-1136 | Establishes New Social Media Safety Programs | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 9) |
| April 19, 2024 | IA | SF 2411 | Repeals Work-Based Learning Programs | Bill Passed - House (72 - 21) |
| April 18, 2024 | IL | HB 2363 | Prohibits the Sale of Certain Fluorescent Lamps | Bill Passed - House (73 - 37) |
| April 17, 2024 | National | HR 4639 | Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act | Bill Passed - House (219 - 199) |
| April 16, 2024 | National | HR 6603 | No Technology for Terror Act | Bill Passed - House (406 - 19) |
| April 15, 2024 | PA | HB 1853 | Requires the Department of Health to Hold Meetings With Long-Term Care Nursing Facilities | Bill Passed - House (124 - 77) |
| April 12, 2024 | National | HR 7888 | Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act | Bill Passed - House (273 - 147) |
| April 5, 2024 | KS | SB 271 | Prohibits State Agencies from Acquiring Drone Technology from Certain Countries of Concern | Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 30) |
| March 28, 2024 | GA | SB 351 | Requires Social Media Companies get Parental Permission for Minors 16 and Under to Create Accounts | Bill Passed - House (120 - 45) |
| March 27, 2024 | MO | HB 2142 | Expands Broadband Internet Access for Rural Communities | Bill Passed - House (146 - 0) |
| March 27, 2024 | MO | HB 2628 | Prohibits Distributing False Media Messages for Any Political Candidate within 90 Days of an Election | Bill Passed - House (133 - 5) |
| March 26, 2024 | CO | HB 24-1081 | Amends the Regulation of Sodium Nitrite | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 3) |
| March 20, 2024 | AK | HB 193 | Requires Internet Access for All State Public School Districts | Bill Passed - House (35 - 2) |