Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026
Latest action (24 Jun 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 4916, the Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026, would direct federal health agencies to study how artificial intelligence tools—including AI chatbots, voice assistants, health-monitoring devices, and other automated systems—affect people aged 65 and older. Within 60 days of enactment, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Institute on Aging, would be required to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study examining both benefits (such as reduced isolation, caregiving support, and access to information) and risks (such as scams, misinformation, overreliance, and effects on mental health) associated with older adults' use of these technologies. The study would also assess safety, privacy, and accessibility safeguards, and its findings would be reported to relevant congressional committees within one year. The bill also amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the National Institute on Aging to support ongoing research, coordination, and dissemination of best practices on this topic, with its own annual report to Congress.
The bill primarily affects federal health research agencies, particularly the National Institute on Aging, which would receive up to $2 million for fiscal years 2027–2028 to carry out the study. It would indirectly affect older adults, caregivers, healthcare providers, and technology developers, since the resulting research and recommendations could shape future policy, safeguards, or guidance regarding AI systems used by or on behalf of seniors.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 24, 2026, by Senator Mark Kelly along with two cosponsors, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration and votes in both chambers before it could become law; no further action has yet occurred.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on June 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 4916 do?
- S. 4916, the Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026, would direct federal health agencies to study how artificial intelligence tools—including AI chatbots, voice assistants, health-monitoring devices, and other automated systems—affect people aged 65 and older. Within 60 days of enactment, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Institute on Aging, would be required to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study examining both benefits (such as reduced isolation, caregiving support, and access to information) and risks (such as scams, misinformation, overreliance, and effects on mental health) associated with older adults' use of these technologies. The study would also assess safety, privacy, and accessibility safeguards, and its findings would be reported to relevant congressional committees within one year. The bill also amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the National Institute on Aging to support ongoing research, coordination, and dissemination of best practices on this topic, with its own annual report to Congress. The bill primarily affects federal health research agencies, particularly the National Institute on Aging, which would receive up to $2 million for fiscal years 2027–2028 to carry out the study. It would indirectly affect older adults, caregivers, healthcare providers, and technology developers, since the resulting research and recommendations could shape future policy, safeguards, or guidance regarding AI systems used by or on behalf of seniors. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 24, 2026, by Senator Mark Kelly along with two cosponsors, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration and votes in both chambers before it could become law; no further action has yet occurred.
- Has S. 4916 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Jun 2026, S. 4916 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 4916?
- S. 4916 was sponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly [D-AZ] (Democrat-AZ), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4916?
- Introduced (24 Jun 2026).
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