Governance, Oversight & Compliance
Top data-center-related bills affecting regulatory oversight, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks across all states.
What This Means for Governance, Oversight & Compliance
Summary of legislative impact
SC H3309 (passed) establishes comprehensive Public Service Commission oversight and Office of Regulatory Staff requirements.
MT SB212 (passed) creates the first state-level governance framework for AI-controlled critical infrastructure.
SC H4657 mandates risk management policy compliance for AI systems controlling infrastructure.
US HB6275 establishes annual reporting compliance requirements for Commerce Department.
These bills collectively create robust oversight and compliance frameworks for data center and computing infrastructure.
SC H3309
South Carolina Energy Security Act
Enacted as Act No. 41
Comprehensive energy legislation establishing regulatory oversight, commission procedures, and compliance requirements for utilities.
View full bill textKey Points
- Establishes Public Service Commission oversight procedures
- Requires Office of Regulatory Staff to prepare comprehensive energy assessments
- Creates independent construction analyst requirements for major projects
- Establishes ex parte communication compliance requirements
Voting Record
House
Senate
Sources: LegiScan, SC Legislature
NY S08037
Datacenter Utility Rate Classification
Establishes datacenter utility rate classification with regulatory oversight provisions.
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Key Points
- Creates new utility classification requiring regulatory compliance
- Establishes congestion management oversight
- Regulates off-grid power connections with compliance requirements
Sources: LegiScan, NY Senate
MT SB212
Right to Compute Act
Creating the Right to Compute Act with governance requirements for AI infrastructure.
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Key Points
- Establishes governance framework for AI-controlled infrastructure
- Requires shutdown compliance procedures
- Creates oversight mechanism for critical infrastructure
Voting Record
House
3rd ReadingSenate
3rd ReadingSources: LegiScan, Montana Legislature
SC S0131
Job Creation and Competitiveness Act
Comprehensive tax reform with Department of Revenue compliance requirements.
View full bill textKey Points
- Tax code compliance and implementation requirements
- Department of Revenue oversight provisions
- Earned Income Tax Credit compliance procedures
Sources: LegiScan, SC Legislature
US HB6275
China AI Power Report Act
Requires Commerce Department reporting compliance on foreign AI capabilities.
View full bill textKey Points
- Annual reporting compliance requirements for Commerce Department
- Establishes oversight of foreign AI tracking
- Creates accountability framework for national security
Sources: LegiScan, Congress.gov
SC H4657
Right to Compute Act
Enacts the Right to Compute Act with risk management and compliance requirements.
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Key Points
- Mandates risk management policy compliance
- Establishes governance for AI-controlled infrastructure
- Creates oversight framework for computational resources
Sources: LegiScan, SC Legislature
NH HB1124
Right to Compute
Establishes the right to compute with governance provisions.
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Key Points
- Establishes computing rights governance
- Addresses resource access oversight
- Creates compliance framework
Sources: LegiScan, NH Legislature
NC S440
2025 Governor's Budget
State budget with appropriations oversight and compliance requirements.
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Key Points
- Budget oversight and compliance provisions
- Appropriations accountability requirements
- Infrastructure spending governance
Sources: LegiScan, NC Legislature
US SB3396
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
A bill to enhance the rights of domestic employees with compliance requirements.
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Key Points
- Labor standards compliance requirements
- Workplace oversight provisions
- Employee rights enforcement
Sources: LegiScan, Congress.gov
US HB3971
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
House companion bill with labor compliance provisions.
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Key Points
- Companion bill with broad support
- Comprehensive compliance standards
- Labor oversight requirements
Sources: LegiScan, Congress.gov
Data source: LegiScan API. Generated 2026-01-11.