The bill could be more sweeping than even California's 2018 law, but one attorney said it may be motivated by political grievances with the tech industry.

In a letter to congressional leadership, a group of senators requested funding and waivers on barriers preventing collaboration between levels of government.

With several bills currently circulating, the National Governors Association urged Congress to advance support for states defending against cyberattacks.

Absent federal regulations on government's use of facial recognition, more states and localities are coming up with their own rules and prohibitions.

Legislation helping state and local governments fund cybersecurity programs after a spate of costly ransomware attacks is working its way through Congress.

Legislation to regulate the face-matching technology will come soon, according to Rep. Elijah Cummings, who chairs the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

The legislation would coordinate federal agencies to support urban technology initiatives and provide five years of funding.

If signed by Gov. Gary Herbert, Utah would join states including California, Arizona, and Pennsylvania that allow public testing of fully autonomous vehicles.

Lawmakers are pushing for greater oversight of the state's storage solutions after a $1.5 billion contract went forward without their input.