As amended on 4/21/2026: - Requires large developers of powerful artificial intelligence models to establish and comply with a public risk management framework to address catastrophic risks. - Mandates annual third-party audits of the risk management framework. Requires developers to report critical safety incidents to the Department of Justice. - Establishes whistleblower protections for employees of AI developers who report catastrophic risks or other violations of the act. - Authorizes the attorney general to seek civil penalties of up to $1 million for a first violation and $10 million for subsequent violations. - Preempts local governments from enacting similar regulations concerning the management of catastrophic risk by AI developers. - The 4/21/2026 amendments make technical changes.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Apr 21, 2026 | S | Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call. |
Apr 21, 2026 | S | Senate floor amendments read and adopted. |
Apr 20, 2026 | S | Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage. |
Apr 15, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs |
Apr 15, 2026 | S | Reported favorably. |
Apr 1, 2026 | S | Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs. |
Mar 31, 2026 | S | Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading. |
| Last Action | Apr 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |