- U.S. enacts AI safety bill before 2027?9¢9%
Congress has seen multiple bipartisan AI safety proposals introduced in 2026, including the FRONTIER Act, AI Incident Reporting Act, and AI Systems Transparency Act, yet none have advanced to enactment amid objections, committee delays, and competing priorities. Key bills stalled in the Senate after unanimous consent requests failed, while industry-drafted frameworks emphasize narrow triggers and preemption of state rules. Recent activity centers on state-level measures in New York, California, and elsewhere, alongside executive task forces and a U.S.-China incident-reporting channel rather than binding federal statute. With roughly two months remaining before 2027 and no scheduled floor action on comprehensive legislation, traders price in low odds of passage.
Rules
This market will resolve to "Yes" if a bill that includes at least one of the following provisions is signed into federal law in the United States by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. - Prohibition on Creation or Release: Forbids the creation or release of specific AI systems or models. - Training Restrictions: Sets limits on how AI systems can be trained, such as restricting access to previously available training data or imposing a maximum limit on the number of parameters used for training. - Usage Restrictions: Prevents AI systems from being used in certain applications, such as interacting with customers, interfacing with other applications, or performing actions on the web. - Human-in-the-Loop Requirements: Requires AI systems to include mechanisms ensuring human oversight or involvement in their operation. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source will be official U.S. federal government (e.g., Congress.gov) however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.