Until recently, much of the discussion among tech enthusiasts about a controversial anti-piracy bill known as the Induce Act has focused on the proposed law’s improbability.

…But since its introduction, nine co-sponsors have signed on, both Democrats and Republicans.

And significantly, that list of co-sponsors now includes two of Congress’ most influential members: Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tennessee) and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota).

…In an apparent reaction to widespread criticism of the current draft of the bill, Hatch solicited help in drawing up alternative language. A number of groups have responded: One coalition proposed a counterpoint “Don’t Induce Act,” and a wide array of technology and free-speech advocates have developed others.

Entertainment industry organizations which back the bill in its present form, including the Recording Industry Association of America and the Motion Picture Association of America, have not submitted alternate proposals.

“There’s no way this is passing in its current form — it can’t go anywhere if you have everyone but content industries against it,“, said Public Knowledge President Gigi Sohn, whose group was among those who released alternatives to Induce this week.

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…and yet, according to the same story, Hatch is planning (and likely will be able to) report some kind of legislation out of committee before the end of this Congressional session. The question is, given that kind of time frame, what kind?