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AI Emergency Button Act Introduced Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · Sep 24, 2026
In plain language Requires entities to include human-controlled shutdown mechanisms in all artificial intelligence systems. Applies a safety design requirement to AI developers and deployers.
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Legislative history 2 actions · newest first Sep 24, 2026 House Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Sep 24, 2026 House Introduced in House
Progress Introduced Sep 24, 2026 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed (not reached) Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled (not reached) Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted (not reached) Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Rep. Thomas Kean (R) Prime sponsor
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