As introduced: - Establishes a fundamental right to own and use computational resources for lawful purposes, prohibiting government restrictions unless narrowly tailored to fulfill a compelling government interest. - Defines "computational resources" broadly to include hardware, software, networks, algorithms, machine learning, and quantum applications. - Specifies that a "compelling government interest" includes actions such as regulating AI-controlled critical infrastructure, addressing fraud, protecting individuals from harmful deepfakes, and abating nuisances from datacenter infrastructure.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
May 13, 2026 | S | Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 |
May 12, 2026 | S | Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/14/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 18A |
Apr 21, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary |
Apr 15, 2026 | S | Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 15 |
Mar 17, 2026 | S | Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7 |
Mar 11, 2026 | H | Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 |
Mar 5, 2026 | H | Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 6 |
Mar 3, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Commerce and Consumer Affairs |
| Last Action | May 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 15, 2026 |