Transcript Highlights:

• First, it prohibits the reporting of testosterone and mifepristone to CURES.
• Lawmakers in Oregon and Massachusetts are currently considering similar prohibitions.
• Lawmakers in Oregon and Massachusetts are currently considering similar prohibitions.
• It also prohibits disclosing location information to the government without a valid court order.
• And again, just to underscore and give you some modicum of comfort that nothing prohibits, for example

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to reproductive access, child safety online, immigration enforcement in schools, health privacy, location data, digital provenance, reparations, and age assurance. AB 54 would protect the medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and others from liability; AB 1137 would strengthen reporting and enforcement tools for child sexual abuse material on social media; AB 49 would limit ICE activity at California public schools; AB 82 would expand privacy and safety protections for gender-affirming care patients and providers; AB 1355 would restrict the collection, use, and sale of precise location data; AB 853 would expand provenance requirements for AI-generated and authentic content; AB 62 would create a pathway for restitution for racially biased eminent domain takings; and AB 1043 would create a device-based age assurance framework for online services. Supporters generally framed the bills as necessary responses to current harms: reproductive rights advocates emphasized California’s role as a safe haven; child safety witnesses described the persistence and re-victimization caused by CSAM online; immigrant rights and education advocates said schools should remain safe from immigration enforcement; health and LGBTQ+ advocates stressed privacy and safety risks tied to tracking and harassment; privacy and consumer groups backed limits on location data and stronger provenance tools; and reparations advocates said AB 62 would help address historic injustices. Opposition came from family policy, tech, business, law enforcement, and industry groups, who raised concerns about safety claims, constitutional issues, implementation burdens, transparency, law enforcement access, and the need to preserve existing privacy frameworks and voluntary standards. The committee members largely expressed support for the policy goals while noting implementation concerns on some measures. Several members asked for or were offered coauthor status on bills. AB 1137, AB 54, AB 49, AB 82, AB 1355, AB 853, and AB 62 all received do-pass votes to Appropriations, with some members voting no or not voting on certain bills. AB 1355 and AB 853 were advanced with amendments or ongoing work promised with opponents, and AB 1043 was presented with discussion of possible amendments on parental consent and age assurance details, though the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• First, it prohibits the reporting of testosterone and mifepristone to CURES.
• Lawmakers in Oregon and Massachusetts are currently considering similar prohibitions.
• It also prohibits disclosing location information to the government without a valid court order.
• The Constitution does not permit the state to coerce private action. prohibition against government-
• But specifically concerned about the prohibition on authorizing the judge. concerned about the prohibition

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on reproductive access, child safety online, immigration enforcement in schools, privacy, reparations, and AI transparency. AB 54, AB 1137, AB 49, AB 82, AB 1355, AB 62, and AB 853 were all presented with testimony from authors, state agencies, advocates, and industry representatives. Supporters generally framed the measures as protecting access to care, shielding vulnerable communities, improving online safety for children, limiting government or commercial misuse of sensitive data, addressing historical harms, and increasing transparency around AI-generated content. Opponents raised concerns about safety, constitutional issues, implementation burdens, privacy, law enforcement access, and the impact on existing industry practices or state privacy law. AB 54 would protect medication abortion access and shield providers and others from liability related to transporting and administering abortion medication; it passed to Appropriations, with one no vote. AB 1137 would strengthen reporting and audit requirements for child sexual abuse material on social media platforms, allowing broader reporting and public third-party audits; it passed unanimously to Appropriations. AB 49 would restrict immigration enforcement activity at California public schools and require warrants and school approval before such actions on campus; it passed to Appropriations with one no vote and one member not voting. AB 82 would protect health data and expand Safe at Home and related confidentiality protections for gender-affirming care providers and patients; it passed to Appropriations. AB 1355, the California Location Privacy Act, would restrict collection, use, and sale of precise location data; after extensive debate over privacy, security, and law enforcement concerns, it passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 62, addressing restitution for families displaced by racially biased eminent domain, also passed to Appropriations. AB 853, requiring more provenance transparency for AI-generated and authentic content on platforms and devices, passed to Appropriations after discussion of technical feasibility and First Amendment concerns.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:08:36.719><c> charging</c> the federal laws that prohibits charging the federal laws that prohibits
• </c><00:10:16.000><c> it</c><00:10:16.240><c> prohibits</c> agreement.
• It prohibit it prohibits agreement.
• It prohibit it prohibits making<00:10:17.120><c> guarantees</c><00:10:17.680><c> of</c><00:10:17.920>
• </c><01:42:58.560><c> around</c> against the federal prohibition around against the federal prohibition

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> house passed um a bill to prohibit house passed um a bill to prohibit conversion<00:30:10.559><c
• people... last session we, uh, prohibited..."
• </c><00:35:20.079><c> transgender</c> to essentially prohibit transgender to essentially prohibit transgender
• </c> people uh last session we uh prohibited people uh last session we uh prohibited the<00:35:24.880
• Last session, we prohibited bottom surgery.

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• AV manufacturers are prohibited from carrying oversized loads.
• They are also prohibited from transporting hazardous materials.
• AV manufacturers are prohibited from carrying oversized loads. the vehicle.
• AV manufacturers are prohibited from carrying oversized loads.
• They are also prohibited from transporting hazardous materials.

Committee: House Transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• not an issue, just reaffirming our protections that state and political subdivision employees are prohibited
• subdivision state and political subdivision employees<00:37:57.760><c> are</c><00:37:57.840><c> prohibited
• </c><00:37:58.440><c> from</c><00:37:58.600><c> disclosing</c> employees are prohibited from disclosing
• employees are prohibited from disclosing personal<00:37:59.800><c> identification</c><00:38:01.120><
• for people running for that prohibitive for people running for that seat,<01:02:24.400><c> which</c>

Transcript Highlights:

• First, the bill prohibits our activity in partnership in any efforts to enforce a presidential memorandum
• So we think that this broad language is saying any activity under that memorandum would be prohibited
• sufficient evidence and information to say that, well, the feds have done this and so we need to prohibit
• We would argue it's confusing at best and, at the very farthest extreme, likely prohibits all of our
• activities. ...likely prohibits all of our activities with the federal agencies, which are incredibly

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee until a quorum was established, then heard several public safety and criminal justice bills. SB 907 by Senator Archuleta proposed five DUI-related changes: requiring Watson advisements when DUI charges are pled down, allowing consecutive sentencing discretion for multiple deaths in one crash, adding enhancements for repeat felony DUI offenders, increasing penalties for hit-and-run by drivers with recent DUI history, and treating gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated as violent felonies. The author and supporters, including prosecutors, law enforcement, and victims’ family members, argued the bill would close loopholes and increase accountability. Opponents, including criminal defense and civil liberties groups, raised concerns about overbreadth, legal doctrine, and the violent felony designation. Committee members generally supported moving the bill but urged further changes, especially on the violent felony and consecutive sentencing provisions. SB 907 was passed as amended to the Senate Appropriations Committee and kept on call. The committee then heard SB 1015, which would create new offenses aimed at online exploitation networks that use minors to coerce, recruit, or extort other minors, including through intimate images and AI-generated images. The author, sheriff’s officials, and district attorneys described rapidly growing online abuse networks and argued current laws do not clearly reach adults who use minors as intermediaries or minors who participate in coercive extortion schemes. Opponents said existing criminal statutes already cover much of the conduct and argued the bill could unnecessarily criminalize youth behavior instead of focusing on platforms and prevention. Members expressed concern about the harms to children and the need to address evolving online threats, while also noting the bill’s juvenile provisions. SB 1015 was passed as amended to Appropriations and kept on call. SB 1285, also by Senator Durazo, would clarify that juvenile record dismissal under Welfare and Institutions Code section 782 is a general dismissal statute and that dismissal and record sealing are separate processes. Supporters said the bill would preserve the rehabilitative purpose of juvenile court and help youth avoid lasting collateral consequences in employment, licensing, and military service. There was no opposition after PORAC withdrew its objection, and the committee approved the bill to the floor on a unanimous roll call, keeping it on call for absent members. SB 1342, another Durazo bill, would fix implementation problems in California’s automatic record clearance laws by addressing outdated pending charges, requiring local court records to match DOJ clearance records, and creating a way for people to obtain proof of relief. It drew broad support and no opposition, and was passed to Appropriations, with one no vote from Senator Seyarto. Finally, the committee heard SB 1330 by Senator Aitken, which would extend enhanced penalties for assault or battery to utility workers performing their duties. The author and utility worker witnesses described increasing threats and assaults, including a recent shooting at a work crew, and said the bill would help protect workers who maintain essential water, gas, and electric services. The bill drew strong support from labor, utilities, and local government representatives. The transcript ends during public testimony on SB 1330, before any committee vote is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Insurers and health care plans covered by state law are prohibited from denying an individual a plan
• State privacy laws prohibit health care providers, health plans, and insurance companies from sharing
• We also submitted a public letter opposing the conditions of participation rule, which would prohibit
• As you heard earlier, California law prohibits plans from denying health care or discriminating against
• The second proposed rule would prohibit Medicaid and CHIP funding for puberty blockers, hormones, and

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, members, House Bill 2041 prohibits a parent, guardian, or custodian from being considered as having
• by DCS on the initial findings of poverty based on the existing neglect definition, but it would prohibit
• The amendment prohibits the court from ordering any type of therapeutic intervention or other paid services
• It’s not prohibiting her from having an abortion.
• Chair, the amendment in your name dated March 16th at 5:01 p.m. prohibits the expertise and clinical

Committee: Senate Senate Federalism and Family Law Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2793, which would let cities and towns expedite annexations when 100% of the affected property owners request it, and would modernize notice requirements by allowing electronic newspaper publication and a single on-site notice for small single-parcel annexations. Buckeye supported the bill as a way to streamline uncontested annexations and reduce delay and cost, while a senator raised concerns based on a recent contentious Tucson annexation and the speed of public notice. The committee voted 4-3 to give HB 2793 a do pass recommendation. Members then considered HB 2041, which would prohibit a parent, guardian, or custodian from being found to have abused or neglected a child solely because poverty prevented them from providing supervision, clothing, food, shelter, or medical care. Child welfare advocates supported the bill as a step toward decriminalizing poverty, while another witness argued it did not go far enough because it still allowed investigations based on poverty. Several members said they supported the concept but wanted further changes, and the bill passed 4-3. The committee also approved HB 2239, creating a child care grant program and infrastructure fund at DES to expand access in underserved areas; testimony from child care providers and parents emphasized shortages, workforce challenges, and the need for facilities, and the committee adopted an amendment adding tax credit language and eligible applicants before passing the bill 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2321, requiring DCS to place a credit freeze on a child’s credit report when the child enters care, passed 7-0 without testimony. HB 2371, allowing consenting divorcing parties without minor children to use AI-assisted arbitration and adding an amendment on therapeutic interventions and expert testimony in parenting cases, drew concerns about using AI for binding family-law decisions and about the amendment’s relevance; it passed 4-3. HB 2594, strengthening protections for participants in the address confidentiality program in family-law matters and sealing related voter records, received strong support from a witness describing repeated attempts by an ex-partner to obtain a protected address and passed 7-0 after amendment. HB 2661, requiring DCS to inform parents under investigation that they may delegate temporary guardianship and, as amended, limiting additional documentation requirements, passed 4-3 despite concerns that it gave too much discretion to parents accused of abuse or neglect.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, members, House Bill 2041 prohibits a parent, guardian, or custodian from being considered as having
• by DCS on the initial findings of poverty based on the existing neglect definition, but it would prohibit
• The amendment prohibits the court from ordering any type of therapeutic intervention or other paid services
• It's not prohibiting her from having an abortion.
• Chair, the amendment in your name dated March 16th at 5:01 p.m. prohibits the expertise and clinical

Bills: HB2041 , HB2144 , HB2239 , HB2321 , HB2371 , HB2594 , HB2661 , HB2662 , HB2793 , HB2968 , HB2995

Committees: Senate Federalism and Family Law , Senate Senate Federalism and Family Law Committee of Reference

Keywords: child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, HB2371, Arizona divorce, family law, dissolution of marriage, artificial intelligence, AI arbitration, AI-assisted arbitration, automated dispute resolution, online arbitration

Transcript Highlights:

• Because I saw the prohibitions on &gt;&gt; Okay.
• Because I saw the prohibitions on division<00:33:38.559><c> twos.
• Because I saw the prohibitions on Division IIs.
• Uh, deleting language related to the prohibition for plastic foodware.
• the prohibition for plastic foodware. Uh the prohibition for plastic foodware.

Bills: HB2384

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Summary: The joint committees heard HB 2384, relating to student athlete compensation, with testimony largely in support from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Athletics, and several other supporters. UH Mānoa said the bill would create a framework for name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies, including education, financial literacy, agent regulation, transparency, and reporting. Supporters argued NIL is now a necessary part of college athletics to recruit and retain athletes, keep Hawaiʻi talent in-state, and remain competitive, while also helping student athletes develop as future leaders. One supporter also emphasized the need for financial guidance so young athletes do not mishandle NIL income. Committee members questioned why the bill would direct public funds to NIL payments rather than broader athletic operations or other student groups, whether other states are funding NIL directly, and whether the approach could create a bidding war. UH representatives said the university already has NIL contracts in place, but the bill would strengthen and formalize policies. They said the requested funding model includes about $5 million for NIL and $10 million for athletics operations, with the NIL amount intended to supplement private fundraising; they also noted UH has raised roughly $1.5 million to $2 million for NIL since July 1 and is targeting $3 million this fiscal year. Members also raised concerns about fairness, public spending priorities, and whether the university’s policies adequately protect student athletes. The committees voted to pass HB 2384 HD1 with amendments. The chair said the bill should be amended to explicitly state that allocated funds may be used by UH for NIL payments to student athletes, and asked the next committee to examine whether a different payment scheme, similar to those used elsewhere, might be more appropriate for public funds. One member announced a no vote, citing concerns about direct public funding of NIL and unequal treatment of student athletes versus other students. The JHA committee adopted the same recommendation, with some members voting with reservations. Afterward, the meeting moved on to HB 644 HD1 on single-use plastics, where the first testimony was in opposition from the Hawaii Food Industry Association and the Biodegradable Products Institute, both arguing the bill as drafted would improperly exclude certified compostable products and should better align with composting and certification standards.

Transcript Highlights:

• If it is not, it is prohibited. The legislature's intent...
• Without a definition, how can a school know what is prohibited? You are recognized.
• I do not see where that would be prohibited.
• , When administrators at FAMU College of Law prohibit a student from using the word “Black” on a post
• This bill would prohibit student organizations from reflecting student values.

Committee: House Education & Employment Committee

Summary: The committee first took up CS for CS for HB 1471, which would bar Florida courts from enforcing foreign or religious law that conflicts with the U.S. or Florida Constitution, create a process for designating domestic terrorist organizations, and prohibit public funds from supporting such organizations. The sponsor said the bill protects constitutional supremacy, due process, and taxpayer dollars, while opponents argued it was vague, targeted religion, and could be used to suppress dissent and protected speech. Members debated whether a conviction was required, who would make designations, and what consequences would follow; an amendment changing student expulsion language from “may” to “shall” was adopted. After extensive public testimony both for and against, the bill passed 16-4 and was reported favorably with amendment. The committee then heard CS for CS for HB 1071, an education bill covering parental opt-outs for certain health instruction, required instruction on embryology, fetal development, and HIV/AIDS, math plan requirements, student-led organizations, epinephrine access, instructional material review, safe-school officer options, and chronic absenteeism reporting. The sponsor framed it as a parental rights, academics, accountability, and safety measure, while opponents said parts of the bill would restrict sex education, chill student organizations, and undermine DEI-related activities and LGBTQ student groups. Several amendments were offered by the ranking member to remove or soften the provisions restricting funding for DEI and social/political activism, but those amendments failed. The committee adopted a Trabulsy amendment requiring districts to publicize virtual instruction options, and another amendment clarifying reading-coach language and safe-school officer options, as well as an amendment giving publishers an appeals process if removed for noncompliant materials. A final Trabulsy amendment requiring annual reporting of chronic absenteeism by grade level was also adopted. Public testimony on the bill remained sharply divided, with supporters emphasizing embryology, parental rights, and school safety, and opponents warning about censorship, reduced reproductive health education, and harm to student expression. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on HB 1071, before final committee action on the bill is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 3629 by Representative Noble relating to prohibiting a person required to register as a sex
• Allen to consider House Bill. 1416 current law as it relates to star it prohibits taking away recess
• State law will prohibit it from being served and these ingredients include brominated vegetable oil,
• Those changes include expanding the list of. prohibited additives, delaying the implementation to apply
• The FDA prohibited the use of red dye 3 in cosmetics in 1990 because it was linked to cancer.

Bills: HB367 , HB497 , HB549 , HB983 , HB 1188 , HB 1290 , HB1368 , HB2243 , HB2310 , HB2849 , HB3099 , HB3546 , HB3629 , HB3627

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee Substitute House Bill 1722 would prohibit TxDOT from prohibiting or restricting a person from
• Do not prohibit TxDOT or the Texas Transportation Commission from acquiring a person's interest in the
• We recognize it's already law to prohibit these signs in the public right-of-way, but we don't have to
• However, some cities routinely prohibit the relocation of commercial signs.
• A city can prohibit the relocation of commercial signs.

Bills: HB341 , HB791 , HB1564 , HB1695 , HB1722 , HB1729 , HB1772 , HB2003 , HB2954 , HB2989 , HB3084 , HB3134 , HB3135 , HB3309 , HB3611 , HB3679 , HB3727 , HB3832

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

Transcript Highlights:

• the protections established by Title IX, the federal law which prohibits sex-based discrimination in
• The Minnesota Department of Education has made it clear that schools must adopt policies prohibiting
• c><00:07:50.360><c> bill</c><00:07:50.639><c> seeks</c><00:07:51.000><c> to</c><00:07:51.240><c> prohibit
• </c> rights first this bill seeks to prohibit rights first this bill seeks to prohibit transgender<00
• </c> the federal law which prohibits the federal law which prohibits sex-based<00:08:03.440><c> discrimination

Transcript Highlights:

• ,</c> So those things were not prohibited, So those things were not prohibited, restricted,<00:15:12.240
• The act prohibits several types of conduct related to wild horses and burros.
• 36.800><c> of</c><00:48:37.040><c> conduct</c> act prohibits several types of conduct act prohibits several
• </c><00:48:47.280><c> act</c> Any person who commits a prohibited act Any person who commits a prohibited
• </c> appropriation prohibition. appropriation prohibition.

Committee: Joint Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• just saying that because you identify as a religious institution, that shouldn't be an immediate prohibition
• just saying that because you identify as a religious institution, that shouldn't be an immediate prohibition
• This probably doesn't lend itself to that very well with a religious school, but it doesn't prohibit

Bills: AB302

Committee: Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:

• This prohibits individuals convicted of specified offenses from being within 100 feet of a playground
• It excludes pre-roofing that has not involved modification to the structure from prohibition on using
• It excludes pre-roofing that has not involved modification of the structure from prohibition on using

Committee: House Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:

• Second, this bill prohibits social media platforms from generally recommending content to minors based
• The bill compounds this problem, furthermore, by simultaneously prohibiting platforms from withholding
• The bill compounds this problem, furthermore, by simultaneously prohibiting platforms from withholding
• S. 30 also prohibits push notifications between midnight and 6 a.m.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. ...by prohibiting abusive data and design practices.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

Summary: The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee. Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb. A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• The second page: no political subdivision shall adopt any ordinance, rule, or regulation prohibiting
• This one prohibits public institutions.
• And so I'm thinking that that would not be considered reasonable steps to prohibit potential overuse.
• But reasonable steps to prohibit the person from using the restroom or permission.
• Provided the person permission to use the restroom or failed to take reasonable steps to prohibit.

Committees: House Emerging Issues , House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration