Cybersecurity & Data Governance
Top data-center-related bills affecting cybersecurity standards, data protection, and governance frameworks across all states.
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 S08037
Datacenter Utility Rate Classification
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 SB212
Right to Compute Act
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 ReadingSenate
3rd ReadingSources: LegiScan, Montana Legislature
SC S0131
Job Creation and Competitiveness Act
Enacts the South Carolina Job Creation and Competitiveness Act of 2025.
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- 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 H3309
South Carolina Energy Security Act
Enacted as Act No. 41
Comprehensive energy legislation with data governance implications for energy infrastructure.
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- Establishes energy security assessment requirements
- Creates data reporting requirements for utilities
- Addresses governance of co-located energy resources
Voting Record
House
Senate
Sources: LegiScan, SC Legislature
US HB6275
China AI Power Report Act
Requires annual reporting on advanced AI capabilities of China, addressing data security concerns.
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- 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 H4657
Right to Compute Act
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 HB1124
Right to Compute
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 S440
2025 Governor's Budget
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 SB3396
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
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 HB3971
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
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.