State and federal lawmakers advanced several high-profile legislative items addressing emerging artificial intelligence systems, labor standards, and environmental frameworks. This week's tracker covers key updates from the state general assemblies and the U.S. Congress prior to mid-summer scheduling shifts. The week of July 6 is a summer recess for most, so here are a few key bills that will be watched as parties return.

House Bill 170 — Regulate Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies (Ohio)

Status: Signed by the Governor

Last Action: June 24, 2026 — Signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine

Next Step: Formally goes into effect on September 23, 2026

Source: Ohio Legislature Status Page

House Bill 163 — Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026 (Ohio)

Status: In House Agriculture Committee

Last Action: May 13, 2026 — Fifth committee hearing held

Next Step: Awaiting committee vote to be reported out to the full House floor

Source: Ohio Legislature Bill Page

House Bill 2006 — Artificial Intelligence in Companionship Applications Safety (Pennsylvania)

Status: Re-committed to House Appropriations Committee

Last Action: July 1, 2026 — Received second consideration on the House floor with amendments, then re-committed to Appropriations

Next Step: Scheduled for committee review and a future third consideration floor vote

Source: Pennsylvania General Assembly Bill Page

House Bill 9578 — Labeling of AI-Generated Content (Federal)

Status: Introduced & Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Last Action: July 2, 2026 — Introduced in House and referred directly to committee

Next Step: Scheduling of initial subcommittee evaluation and hearings

Source: Congress.gov Bill Page

House Bill 9571 — Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act (Federal)

Status: Referred to House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Last Action: July 2, 2026 — Introduced and referred to the primary committee of jurisdiction

Next Step: Legislative review and potential sponsor markup sessions

Source: Congress.gov Bill Page

Senate Bill 1003 — Lulu's Law: Wireless Emergency Alerts for Shark Attacks (Federal)

Status: Enrolled & Presented to the President

Last Action: June 15, 2026 — Passed both chambers and officially presented to the executive branch

Next Step: Awaiting final signature into law or presidential veto

Source: Congress.gov Bill Page

Committee work will vary significantly across these jurisdictions over the coming weeks due to summer legislative recess schedules. We will continue monitoring the remaining pending bills as new session dates are finalized.