Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026

Mark Kelly

Democrat · AZ · Senator

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

• Rick Scott (R-FL)Original· 2026-06-24
• Roger Marshall (R-KS)Original· 2026-06-24

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-06-24

Source: Congress.gov

The bill would create protections for older adults who interact with artificial intelligence systems like chatbots, addressing potential harms such as scams, misinformation, or manipulation that seniors might be particularly vulnerable to. It would likely establish rules for how AI companies must design and operate these systems when they're used by or marketed to older people, and could require disclosures about when someone is talking to an AI rather than a human. The measure aims to safeguard seniors' financial security, health decisions, and personal information in an increasingly AI-driven world.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4916 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4916 To address the effects of artificial intelligence-enabled systems, including artificial intelligence chatbots, on older adults, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2026 Mr. Kelly (for himself, Mr. Scott of Florida, and Mr. Marshall) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To address the effects of artificial intelligence-enabled systems, including artificial intelligence chatbots, on older adults, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ENABLED SYSTEMS ON OLDER ADULTS. (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute on Aging, shall seek to enter into a contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a consensus study on the effects of artificial intelligence-enabled systems on older adults, including artificial intelligence chatbots. (b) Inclusions.--The study under subsection (a) shall analyze-- (1) patterns and contexts of use of artificial intelligence-enabled systems among older adults, including use for communication, caregiving, companionship to reduce social isolation, health-related information, cognitive engagement, and activities of daily living, and associated benefits and functional outcomes, including cognitive, behavioral, and social outcomes, improved access to information and services, support for caregivers, assistance with everyday functioning, and aging in place, taking into account differences such as cognitive impairment, disability, digital literacy, social isolation, and other factors affecting use and outcomes; (2) the potential risks and adverse outcomes associated with the use of artificial intelligence-enabled systems by older adults, including scams, fraud, financial exploitation, misleading or inaccurate health-related information, overreliance on such systems, reinforcement of harmful or distorted beliefs or behaviors, including delusions, paranoia, or engagement in self-harm, crisis situations, and prolonged or excessive use; (3) the safety, accessibility, privacy practices, and fraud-prevention safeguards associated with artificial intelligence-enabled systems used by older adults, including safeguards relating to crisis response, informed consent and data-use practices, accessibility for older adults with disabilities, and the role of human oversight in shaping reliance on such systems; (4) the effects of artificial intelligence-enabled systems on family members, caregivers, clinician interactions, and caregiving-related decision-making, including the degree to which such systems supplement or substitute for human interaction or support; and (5) research gaps, best practices, areas for future study, and opportunities for coordination relating to the use of artificial intelligence-enabled systems by older adults, including considerations relevant to Federal research and aging-related programs. (c) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine shall consult with the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Mental Health, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Federal Trade Commission, licensed medical professionals (including physicians, geriatricians, and psychologists), researchers with expertise in aging and technology, fraud and scam prevention experts, disability and accessibility experts, caregivers, health care organizations, and representatives from industry. (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report…

that describes the results of the study under subsection (a), including findings and recommendations regarding the use of artificial intelligence-enabled systems by older adults and associated outcomes. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Artificial intelligence chatbot.--The term ``artificial intelligence chatbot''-- (A) means any interactive computer service or software application that-- (i) produces new expressive content or responses not fully predetermined by the developer or operator of the service or application; and (ii) accepts open-ended natural-language or multimodal user input and produces adaptive or context-responsive output; and (B) does not include an interactive computer service or software application-- (i) the responses of which are limited to contextualized replies; and (ii) that is unable to respond on a range of topics outside of a narrow purpose. (2) Artificial intelligence-enabled system.--The term ``artificial intelligence-enabled system'' means any system that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated decisionmaking to perform tasks, provide recommendations, or interact with users, including-- (A) artificial intelligence chatbots; (B) voice-activated assistants; (C) automated health monitoring systems; (D) robotic assistive devices; and (E) generative or large language model-based tools, including decision support tools, used in health care, financial services, caregiving, or daily-living activities. (3) Older adult.--The term ``older adult'' means an individual age 65 or older. (f) Funding.--Out of amounts otherwise appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section not more than $2,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2027 and 2028. SEC. 3. AGING RESEARCH TO IMPROVE CARE AND HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR OLDER ADULTS. Subpart 5 of part C of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285e et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 445J. AGING RESEARCH TO IMPROVE CARE AND HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR OLDER ADULTS. ``(a) In General.--The Director of the Institute shall facilitate multidisciplinary research, stakeholder coordination, and dissemination of best practices relating to the use of artificial intelligence- enabled systems by older adults. ``(b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Director shall submit to Congress a report that describes activities carried out under this section, including emerging research findings and areas for future study relating to artificial intelligence-enabled systems and older adults. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Artificial intelligence-enabled system.--The term `artificial intelligence-enabled system' means any system that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated decisionmaking to perform tasks, provide recommendations, or interact with users, including-- ``(A) artificial intelligence chatbots; ``(B) voice-activated assistants; ``(C) automated health monitoring systems; ``(D) robotic assistive devices; and ``(E) generative or large language model-based tools, including decision support tools, used in health care, financial services, caregiving, or daily-living activities. ``(2) Older adult.--The term `older adult' means an individual age 65 or older.''. <all>

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