Matt Commons
R / legiscan House / IN
AI Bills Sponsored
SB0256
Indiana's SB0256, signed into law as Public Law 131, requires state contractors providing technology products or services to certify that neither they nor their subcontractors are 'prohibited persons' tied to foreign adversaries (think China, Russia, Iran, North Korea). It also restricts foreign land purchases, mandates foreign student reporting at universities, and voids government contracts with prohibited entities. Sponsored by Sen. Chris Garten and a large Republican coalition.
Last action: Mar 5, 2026
HB1099
Indiana HB1099, sponsored by Rep. Matt Commons and others, restricts foreign adversary involvement in state contracts, university enrollment, and real estate. It lets state entities contract with 'prohibited persons' for tech products only if the contractor certifies neither they nor their subcontractors act as agents of a foreign adversary (think China, Russia, Iran, North Korea), and it bars certain foreign individuals and entities from buying Indiana real property.
Last action: Feb 3, 2026
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