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HOB-2026 — US
HOB-2026 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently introduced. A bill has been introduced to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to establish AI-readiness standards for open government data assets [1]. AIGI tracks 10 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-04-29.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- in committee
- Authority / governing body
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| provider | Create family accounts for children to be able to use artificial intelligence chatbots. | — | — |
| provider | Require verifiable parental consent for teens using artificial intelligence chatbots. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- product_manager Assess current AI chatbot features for potential use by minors and identify compliance gaps related to family accounts and parental consent.
- engineering Conduct preliminary research on technical implementations for family accounts, age verification, and verifiable parental consent systems for AI chatbots.
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of this bill, including committee hearings and proposed amendments, to understand its potential legal implications.
- compliance_officer Begin developing internal policies and procedures for handling child and teen users of AI chatbots, anticipating requirements for consent and account management.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- customer_service_ai, content_moderation, productivity_assistants, other
Vendors offering AI chatbot services, especially those accessible to minors, will need to demonstrate robust age verification, parental consent, and account management features to comply with potential future regulations stemming from this bill.
Sample vendor questions
- How do you currently verify user age and parental consent for AI chatbot services accessed by minors?
- What mechanisms do you have in place for creating and managing 'family accounts' or similar profiles for child users within your AI offerings?
- What data privacy and security measures are specifically implemented for child and teen users of your AI chatbots?
- Can your AI chatbot be restricted or modified to comply with age-gating and parental control requirements as described in this bill?
Intelligence briefs (10)
US Bill Targets AI-Ready Open Government Data Standards
A bill has been introduced to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to establish AI-readiness standards for open government data assets [1].
This development bears on the scope of AI readiness obligations for federal data stewards and future government AI procurement standards.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee review.
Primary source →US Federal Bill Proposes AI Chatbot Age Verification, Disclosures
A new US federal bill proposes requirements for AI chatbots to implement age verification and disclosures [1].
This signals a potential expansion of federal legislative interest into AI system deployer obligations regarding user safety and transparency.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under committee review.
Primary source →US Bill Mandates Report on AI Use in Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Data
A bill has been introduced to mandate a report on federal agencies' use of AI in accessing unminimized FISA data [1].
This initiates a new congressional oversight dimension for AI deployments within national security, signaling increased scrutiny of government AI use for sensitive data access.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill introduced, no immediate reporting deadline.
Primary source →US Bill HOB-2026 Seeks Repeal of National AI Policy Framework
A bill to repeal a federal Executive Order establishing a national AI policy framework has been introduced [1].
This introduces uncertainty regarding the US federal government's long-term strategic direction for AI policy oversight.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — current status is introduction to committee.
Primary source →US Bill Proposes Safe Design Features for AI Chatbots Accessed by Minors
This bill proposes new safe design obligations for AI chatbots made available to minors [1].
This signals a potential expansion of deployer obligations related to AI system safety for vulnerable populations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — pending legislative process.
Primary source →Federal Bill Introduced to Establish AI Innovation Labs for Experimentation
A federal bill was introduced to establish AI Innovation Labs, potentially allowing AI experimentation without immediate enforcement actions [1].
This development signals a potential federal regulatory approach favoring AI sandboxes over immediate compliance for novel systems.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment of the bill, if passed.
Primary source →US Bill Proposes Family Accounts, Parental Consent for Child AI Chatbot Use
This bill proposes new federal requirements for AI chatbot providers regarding age verification and parental consent [1].
This introduces potential federal deployer obligations concerning age-gating, data privacy, and consent mechanisms for AI systems interacting with minors.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.
Primary source →US Bill Proposes Age Verification and Disclosures for AI Chatbots
A US federal bill has been introduced, seeking to impose age verification and disclosure requirements on AI chatbots [1].
This signals increasing federal scrutiny of AI chatbot safety, particularly concerning user age and transparency obligations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee review.
Primary source →US Federal Bill HOB-2026 Seeks Advanced AI Legal Standards
A bill (HOB-2026) was introduced to the Committee on the Judiciary to establish legal standards for advanced AI products [1].
This signals a nascent US federal legislative intent to define and regulate "advanced artificial intelligence products" and their deployment.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — legislative process initiated.
Primary source →Proposed Bill HOB-2026 Seeks DoD AI Use Limitations
The introduction of HOB-2026 proposes legislative limitations on Department of Defense AI use [1].
This development signals a legislative push to formalize AI governance and risk parameters within US defense contracting and procurement.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HOB-2026?
- A bill has been introduced to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, aiming to establish standards and guidelines for making open government data assets ready for artificial intelligence applications [1]. This legislative action proposes a framework to enhance the usability and integration of public data with AI systems, potentially influencing federal data management strategies. Primary source →
- Why does HOB-2026 matter?
- This development bears on the scope of AI readiness obligations for federal data stewards and future government AI procurement standards. Primary source →
- Who does HOB-2026 affect?
- This initiative primarily impacts U.S. federal government agencies and departments responsible for managing and publishing open data. Organizations providing AI solutions or services to the federal government may also be affected, as future contracts could incorporate these new data readiness standards. The scope includes data management, IT infrastructure, and AI integration functions within government bodies. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HOB-2026?
- No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HOB-2026?
- As of the last published update, HOB-2026 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HOB-2026?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/HOB-2026/HOB-2026-s4098. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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