What does Preamble of Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to establish a task force. The task force will focus on legal and ethical issues. The issues relate to AI speech-to-text and automatic speech recognition technology. The focus is on the United States judicial system.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026.

What does AI RESEARCH AND OVERSIGHT IN COURTS TASK FORCE. of Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026 do?

This Act establishes the "AI Research and Oversight in Courts Task Force" to analyze issues and benefits related to AI speech-to-text and automatic speech recognition technology in the U.S. judicial system. The task force, composed of 15 members, will assess the feasibility, accuracy, privacy, and civil liberty implications of using this technology. Members must have expertise in the official record-making process or the technology used to create and modify court records. The task force is required to submit a final report to Congress and the Attorney General within 18 months of establishment. The final report will address topics such as the impact on record quality, potential cybersecurity risks, and recommendations for policy implementation. The task force will also provide status reports to Congress every four months until the final report is submitted.

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Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: Harriet Hageman (R-WY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill creates an AI Research and Oversight in Courts Task Force to examine the use of AI speech-to-text technology within the U.S. judicial system.
The task force will assess the feasibility, accuracy, privacy, and civil liberty implications of AI technology in court proceedings, and will consist of 15 experts.
The task force must submit a comprehensive report to Congress and the Attorney General within 18 months, detailing its findings and policy recommendations.

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