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Cybersecurity & Data Governance

Top data-center-related bills affecting cybersecurity standards, data protection, and governance frameworks across all states.

NY S08037MT SB212SC S0131SC H3309US HB6275SC H4657+4 more

What This Means for Cybersecurity & Data Governance

Summary of legislative impact

  • MT SB212 (passed) establishes governance requirements for AI-controlled systems affecting data security.

  • US HB6275 addresses cybersecurity concerns by requiring reporting on foreign AI capabilities and data infrastructure.

  • SC H4657 creates comprehensive risk management policies for AI systems controlling critical data infrastructure.

  • Right to Compute legislation across states establishes data governance frameworks for computational resources.

  • These bills collectively shape how data centers must approach cybersecurity compliance and data protection.

NY

NY S08037

Datacenter Utility Rate Classification

Introduced

Establishes a datacenter utility rate classification, providing targeted congestion management incentives for upstate New York, and regulating off-grid power connections for datacenter operations.

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Key Points

  • Establishes datacenter utility rate classification
  • Provides congestion management incentives for upstate NY
  • Regulates off-grid power connections for datacenters

Sources: LegiScan, NY Senate

MT

MT SB212

Right to Compute Act

Passed

Creating the Right to Compute Act and requiring shutdowns of AI controlled critical infrastructure.

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Key Points

  • Creates the Right to Compute Act with data protection considerations
  • Requires shutdown procedures for AI-controlled systems
  • Addresses computational resource governance and safety

Voting Record

House

3rd Reading
Yea61
Nay38
NV: 0 | Abs: 1

Senate

3rd Reading
Yea50
Nay0

Sources: LegiScan, Montana Legislature

SC

SC S0131

Job Creation and Competitiveness Act

Introduced

Enacts the South Carolina Job Creation and Competitiveness Act of 2025.

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Key Points

  • Reforms South Carolina income tax structure
  • Sets taxable income at 3.5% of federal taxable income
  • Amends sales tax exemptions affecting technology purchases

Sources: LegiScan, SC Legislature

SC

SC H3309

South Carolina Energy Security Act

Enacted as Act No. 41

Passed

Comprehensive energy legislation with data governance implications for energy infrastructure.

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Key Points

  • Establishes energy security assessment requirements
  • Creates data reporting requirements for utilities
  • Addresses governance of co-located energy resources

Voting Record

House

Yea94
Nay11
NV: 8 | Abs: 9

Senate

Yea35
Nay11

Sources: LegiScan, SC Legislature

US

US HB6275

China AI Power Report Act

Introduced

Requires annual reporting on advanced AI capabilities of China, addressing data security concerns.

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Key Points

  • Mandates annual AI capabilities reporting from Commerce Department
  • Addresses cybersecurity concerns regarding foreign AI development
  • Tracks data center and computing infrastructure of adversaries

Sources: LegiScan, Congress.gov

SC

SC H4657

Right to Compute Act

Pre-filed

Enacts the Right to Compute Act with AI governance and risk management requirements.

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Key Points

  • Requires risk management policies for AI systems
  • Establishes governance framework for computational resources
  • Addresses when private computing resources may be restricted

Sources: LegiScan, SC Legislature

NH

NH HB1124

Right to Compute

Introduced

Establishes the right to compute with data governance implications.

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Key Points

  • Establishes fundamental right to compute
  • Addresses computational resource governance
  • Sets framework for data center regulations

Sources: LegiScan, NH Legislature

NC

NC S440

2025 Governor's Budget

Introduced

State budget with technology and data infrastructure provisions.

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Key Points

  • Comprehensive state budget with technology provisions
  • Includes funding for data infrastructure development
  • Addresses cybersecurity and data governance needs

Sources: LegiScan, NC Legislature

US

US SB3396

Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

Introduced

A bill to enhance the rights of domestic employees.

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Key Points

  • Enhances employee rights and protections
  • Addresses workplace standards
  • Broad coalition support

Sources: LegiScan, Congress.gov

US

US HB3971

Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

Introduced

House companion bill for worker protections.

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Key Points

  • Companion bill to Senate version
  • Over 100 House co-sponsors
  • Comprehensive labor standards

Sources: LegiScan, Congress.gov

Data source: LegiScan API. Generated 2026-01-11.