Industry Impact
AI legislation affecting Indiana government and public sector
Indiana state agencies, local governments, and their technology contractors face unique AI requirements. Bills in Congress and the Indiana General Assembly address facial recognition use by Indiana law enforcement, AI in public benefits decisions, procurement standards for AI systems, election technology, and critical infrastructure protection. GovTech vendors serving Indiana agencies must track both the bills regulating agencies and the compliance requirements that flow down to contractors through state purchasing agreements.
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Bills Affecting Indiana Government
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Key Compliance Considerations
Facial recognition use by Indiana law enforcement faces proposed bans or strict warrant requirements in pending legislation
AI systems used in Indiana public benefits decisions require human review and appeal processes under proposed state and federal rules
Indiana government AI procurement may require bias testing and impact assessments before deployment under pending bills
Critical infrastructure AI protecting Indiana utilities, water systems, and transportation must meet proposed cybersecurity and resilience standards
AI Bills Affecting Indiana Government
HR 8283
Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) introduced legislation to prevent foreign adversaries, particularly China, from stealing or accessing advanced American AI models. The bill would block companies from exporting AI models above certain capability thresholds to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and requires security reviews before sharing powerful AI systems with any foreign entity.
Last action: Apr 15, 2026
S 4214
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would ban the construction of new AI data centers for two years. The moratorium would apply nationwide while Congress studies the environmental impact of massive data centers that power AI systems like ChatGPT and other large language models.
Last action: Mar 25, 2026
HR 8037
Rep. Baumgartner (R-WA) introduced a bill requiring companies to disclose when they use AI systems trained on data from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. Companies would face fines up to $5 million for failing to tell customers about these foreign data sources in their AI products.
Last action: Mar 24, 2026
HR 7696
Rep. Jackson Lee introduced HR 7696 to protect critical infrastructure from AI-powered cyberattacks. The bill would require companies operating power grids, water systems, and other essential services to implement specific AI security measures and conduct regular vulnerability assessments. It creates new federal oversight of AI systems used in critical infrastructure with mandatory reporting of AI-related security incidents.
Last action: Feb 25, 2026
HR 6461
Representative Ted Lieu introduced the READ AI Models Act (HR 6461) to require companies developing powerful AI systems to run safety tests and share the results with the government. The bill specifically targets frontier AI models (think GPT-4 level and beyond) and would force developers to test for dangerous capabilities like cyberattacks, bioweapon design, or autonomous replication before release.
Last action: Dec 4, 2025
HR 4695
Representative Ted Lieu introduced HR 4695 to restrict how companies and government agencies use facial recognition technology. The bill would require businesses to get explicit consent before scanning faces, ban certain uses like emotion detection in hiring, and give people the right to opt out of facial recognition systems.
Last action: Jul 23, 2025
HB 1563
Indiana HB 1563 would regulate how businesses and government agencies can use facial recognition software. Representative sponsors are pushing this bill through the Roads and Transportation Committee (an unusual committee assignment that may signal focus on transportation-related uses). The bill would likely create new restrictions and requirements for any organization using facial recognition technology in Indiana.
Last action: Jan 19, 2023
SB 179
Indiana Senate Bill 179 requires election officials to implement cybersecurity measures for voting systems and creates mandatory incident reporting. The bill, now signed into law, establishes specific security protocols that election technology vendors and local election boards must follow, including annual security assessments and real-time breach notifications.
Last action: Mar 21, 2020
HR 8488
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) introduced this bill to force AI data center developers to publicly disclose where they're building, how much energy and water they'll consume, and the local environmental impact before construction begins. It's a response to the boom in massive AI computing facilities that strain local power grids and water supplies, often without community input.
Last action: Apr 23, 2026
HR 8031
Representative Boebert introduced HR 8031 to repeal Biden's Executive Order on AI that established federal AI safety standards and oversight requirements. The bill would eliminate current federal AI governance frameworks, removing requirements for federal agencies to assess AI risks and for companies to report on their AI development activities.
Last action: Mar 20, 2026
S 4113
Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the AI Guardrails Act to force federal agencies to set safety rules for AI systems before they can deploy them. The bill requires agencies to identify risks, establish testing procedures, and create ways to shut down AI systems that go wrong, with the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies mostly exempt.
Last action: Mar 17, 2026
S 4098
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Artificial Intelligence-Ready Data Act to create federal guidelines for how businesses prepare and manage data used in AI systems. The bill would establish new requirements for data quality, documentation, and transparency when companies use data to train or operate AI tools, affecting any business that develops or deploys AI systems.
Last action: Mar 16, 2026
S 2937
Senator Thom Tillis introduced the AI LEAD Act to regulate how federal agencies use AI systems. The bill requires agencies to tell Congress before buying or using AI, sets up testing requirements to catch problems before deployment, and creates new oversight rules with real penalties if agencies mess up their AI implementations.
Last action: Sep 29, 2025
HR 4873
Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) introduced HR 4873 to turn Biden's Executive Order 14319 into permanent law, which requires federal agencies to avoid using AI systems that show bias based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics. The bill would make it illegal for any federal agency to use AI tools that discriminate in hiring, benefits distribution, or service delivery.
Last action: Aug 5, 2025
HR 3460
Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced this federal bill to protect employees at AI companies who report safety concerns or violations to the government. It would shield workers from retaliation (firing, demotion, harassment) when they blow the whistle on AI-related risks, similar to existing protections in finance and healthcare.
Last action: May 15, 2025
S 1792
Senator Chuck Grassley's bill would protect employees at AI companies who report safety risks, legal violations, or dangerous practices to the government or their employers. It bars AI developers from using non-disclosure agreements or retaliation to silence workers who raise concerns about AI systems.
Last action: May 15, 2025
HB 1238
Indiana HB 1238 would require law enforcement agencies to get approval from local government bodies before buying or using surveillance technology like facial recognition, license plate readers, or predictive policing AI. Representative [sponsor not listed] introduced this bill that would force police departments to publicly disclose what surveillance tech they use and how they use it, giving communities a chance to weigh in before deployment.
Last action: Jan 7, 2020
HR 8881
Rep. Brad Finstad's bill would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop a strategy for using AI internally to improve how it serves small businesses. It's an internal government modernization bill, not a regulation on private companies or their AI tools.
Last action: May 19, 2026
HR 8893
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) introduced this bill to direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create task forces that develop technical standards for identifying AI-generated content, like deepfakes, synthetic images, and AI-written text. It's a research and standards-setting effort, not a regulation with direct compliance requirements for businesses.
Last action: May 19, 2026
HR 8819
Rep. Ted Lieu's bill would force every federal agency to adopt NIST's AI Risk Management Framework when they build, buy, or use AI systems. It's an internal government mandate, not a rule for private companies, but it would push the NIST framework toward becoming the de facto national standard for AI risk management.
Last action: May 14, 2026
HR 2152
Rep. Zachary Nunn (R-IA) introduced the AI PLAN Act, which directs federal agencies to develop a national strategy for protecting against AI-enabled threats like deepfakes, fraud, and cyberattacks. The bill cleared committee unanimously (52-0) and focuses on government coordination rather than imposing new rules on private companies.
Last action: May 13, 2026
HR 8664
Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) introduced this bill to require the Small Business Administration to study and report to Congress on how small businesses are adopting AI tools. It creates a reporting obligation for the SBA itself, not for private companies, and would track adoption rates, barriers, and resource needs.
Last action: May 4, 2026
S 4456
Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the AI OVERWATCH Act to monitor how foreign adversaries (think China, Russia, Iran, North Korea) use artificial intelligence in ways that could threaten U.S. national security and economic interests. The bill likely directs federal agencies, possibly Treasury and intelligence community, to track and report on adversarial AI development, with implications for export controls and foreign investment review.
Last action: Apr 30, 2026
S 4441
Senator Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the CREATE AI Act to formally establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR), a shared federal computing and data infrastructure that gives academics, startups, and small developers access to the expensive tools needed to build AI. It's about democratizing AI research, not regulating private sector AI use.
Last action: Apr 29, 2026
HR 8516
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) introduced this bill to position the U.S. as the global leader in AI development through federal investment in research, workforce training, and public-private partnerships. It's primarily a strategic and funding bill, not a regulatory crackdown, focused on boosting American AI competitiveness rather than restricting how companies use AI.
Last action: Apr 27, 2026
S 4402
Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced S 4402, which would require intelligence agencies to report how they use AI to analyze surveillance data collected under FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act). The bill focuses on AI systems that access raw, unfiltered surveillance data before privacy protections are applied, requiring transparency about these tools without creating new restrictions on businesses.
Last action: Apr 27, 2026
S 4216
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced a bill to repeal President Biden's Executive Order on AI, which currently requires federal agencies to develop AI safety standards and companies to share AI safety test results with the government. This would eliminate federal AI oversight requirements that the Executive Order put in place.
Last action: Mar 26, 2026
SCONRES 30
This is a non-binding congressional resolution introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) that supports the 'Ratepayer Protection Pledge' announced March 4, 2026. It expresses Congress's view that electricity costs should be kept affordable as AI and data centers expand across the country. This resolution doesn't create any new laws or requirements; it's essentially Congress stating its opinion on energy policy related to AI growth.
Last action: Mar 25, 2026
S 4179
Senator Murkowski (R-AK) introduced a bill requiring states to involve tribal representatives when investigating child abuse cases involving Native American children. The bill mandates that state child protective services notify and coordinate with tribes within 24 hours when AI-powered risk assessment tools flag potential abuse cases involving Native children.
Last action: Mar 24, 2026
HR 8048
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced the AI/AN CAPTA bill, which despite the name appears to focus on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) provisions under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, not artificial intelligence. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and likely addresses child welfare services for tribal communities rather than AI technology regulation.
Last action: Mar 24, 2026
HR 3679
Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) introduced this bill to help small businesses adopt AI tools through education, training, and resources via the Small Business Administration. It directs the SBA to create programs that teach small business owners how to use AI responsibly and competitively, rather than imposing new restrictions or compliance burdens.
Last action: Feb 24, 2026
HR 7294
Rep. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the AI for Secure Networks Act to improve cybersecurity in critical infrastructure by using AI to detect and respond to threats. The bill would direct the Department of Homeland Security to develop AI tools for protecting power grids, water systems, and other essential services from cyber attacks.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7158
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) introduced this bill to expand participation in AI research and development by directing federal funding toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and other minority-serving institutions. It aims to diversify the AI workforce and research pipeline rather than regulate how companies use AI. Currently sitting in the House Science Committee.
Last action: Jan 20, 2026
HR 7058
Representative Jim Himes introduced HR 7058, which requires the State Department to create an office that evaluates AI risks from China, Russia, and other adversary nations. The bill doesn't regulate businesses directly but mandates government reports on foreign AI threats that could influence future regulations and federal AI procurement decisions.
Last action: Jan 14, 2026
HR 6996
The Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act (HR 6996) aims to boost US exports of AI technologies by streamlining export controls and creating new government programs to help American AI companies sell internationally. While the full text isn't available yet, the title suggests it covers the entire AI technology chain from chips to software, likely reducing barriers that currently make it hard for US companies to export AI products.
Last action: Jan 9, 2026
S 3586
Senator Todd Young (R-IN) introduced a bill to create a voluntary AI certification program specifically for small businesses. The bill would establish an 'AI Center of Excellence' at the Small Business Administration that helps small companies adopt AI responsibly through training, resources, and a certification process that could give them advantages in federal contracting.
Last action: Jan 7, 2026
HR 6875
Representatives McCaul and Krishnamoorthi introduced the AI OVERWATCH Act to monitor how foreign adversaries (specifically China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) use AI for military purposes. The bill requires the State Department to create annual reports tracking these countries' AI capabilities and recommend ways to counter them. This focuses on national security rather than regulating domestic businesses.
Last action: Dec 18, 2025
HR 6573
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) introduced this bill to help the federal government recruit and retain AI talent by creating new hiring pathways and training programs for AI specialists in federal agencies. It focuses on building government AI expertise rather than regulating private sector AI use.
Last action: Dec 10, 2025
HR 6304
Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA) introduced a bill to create a new AI research hub within the National Science Foundation that would fund academic research into AI safety and ethics. The bill would allocate $100 million annually for five years to universities studying how to make AI systems more transparent, secure, and aligned with American values.
Last action: Nov 25, 2025
HR 5584
Rep. Thomas Kean's LIFT AI Act directs federal agencies (likely NIST and related bodies) to study and support AI workforce development and adoption, focusing on training and capacity-building rather than restricting AI use. It's currently sitting in the House Science Committee with no compliance mandates for private businesses.
Last action: Sep 26, 2025
HR 3919
Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) introduced HR 3919 to require U.S. intelligence agencies to develop strategies for using AI to counter threats from China and Russia. The bill mandates the Director of National Intelligence to create a 5-year plan for deploying AI in intelligence operations, focusing on automation, data analysis, and threat detection.
Last action: Jun 11, 2025
HR 3210
Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) introduced this bill to boost AI literacy and inclusion across the US workforce, likely through education programs, grants, and training initiatives targeting underrepresented communities. It's currently sitting in multiple House committees, including Science, Education, and Small Business, and focuses on building AI skills rather than regulating AI use.
Last action: May 6, 2025
S 1290
Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced a bill requiring the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create a standardized framework for AI workforce roles and skills. The bill would establish official job titles, required competencies, and career pathways for AI professionals across government and industry, similar to existing frameworks for cybersecurity roles.
Last action: Apr 3, 2025
HB 1296
Indiana HB 1296 would require state agencies to create inventories of all AI systems they use and develop policies for responsible AI deployment. The bill mandates transparency about how government uses AI but doesn't directly regulate private businesses.
Last action: Jan 13, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What AI laws affect Indiana government agencies?
Indiana government agencies face AI regulation on facial recognition, automated public benefits decisions, AI procurement standards, and election technology. Federal executive orders and pending legislation require impact assessments before deploying AI in government services. Indiana state bills address automated decision-making in benefits administration and law enforcement. GovTech vendors must also comply with these requirements through their contracts.
Can Indiana law enforcement use facial recognition?
Multiple bills at both the federal and state level propose restrictions on government facial recognition use. Some would require warrants, others impose outright moratoriums. Indiana law enforcement agencies should track these proposals closely and establish policies for any current facial recognition use, including accuracy testing, bias auditing, and usage logging.
What AI procurement requirements affect Indiana government?
Pending federal legislation would require government agencies to conduct algorithmic impact assessments before purchasing AI systems, test for bias against protected classes, and maintain human oversight on consequential decisions. Indiana agencies and their technology vendors should prepare documentation covering AI system capabilities, training data sources, accuracy metrics, and bias testing results to meet upcoming procurement requirements.
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