This legislation aims to establish the AI Research and Oversight in Courts Task Force , to be created by the Attorney General through the Director of the National Institute of Justice within 60 days of enactment. The task force's primary purpose is to assess the feasibility, accuracy, privacy, and civil liberty implications of using AI speech-to-text and automatic speech recognition technologies within the United States judicial system. It will provide Congress with a thorough analysis, review, and recommendations based on its findings. The task force's duties include evaluating policy, regulatory, and legal aspects of these technologies and proposing reforms to ensure they do not infringe upon constitutional rights, particularly the right to an accurate official court record. Composed of 15 members, including federal employees and non-federal experts with specific judicial record-making or technology expertise, the task force is required to submit a final report within 18 months. This report will cover critical areas such as technology accuracy, cost implications for litigants and courts, cybersecurity risks, data integrity, and future technological advancements, alongside policy recommendations.
Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026
USA119th CongressS-4154| Senate
| Updated: 3/19/2026
This legislation aims to establish the AI Research and Oversight in Courts Task Force , to be created by the Attorney General through the Director of the National Institute of Justice within 60 days of enactment. The task force's primary purpose is to assess the feasibility, accuracy, privacy, and civil liberty implications of using AI speech-to-text and automatic speech recognition technologies within the United States judicial system. It will provide Congress with a thorough analysis, review, and recommendations based on its findings. The task force's duties include evaluating policy, regulatory, and legal aspects of these technologies and proposing reforms to ensure they do not infringe upon constitutional rights, particularly the right to an accurate official court record. Composed of 15 members, including federal employees and non-federal experts with specific judicial record-making or technology expertise, the task force is required to submit a final report within 18 months. This report will cover critical areas such as technology accuracy, cost implications for litigants and courts, cybersecurity risks, data integrity, and future technological advancements, alongside policy recommendations.