Bill · H.R. 9715· House(119-HR-9715)
Intelligent Arbitration Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/15/2026
- Last activity
- 7/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- David Schweikert
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Intelligent Arbitration Act of 2026," aims to allow the use of artificial intelligence in arbitration proceedings. It would amend Chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code to permit various uses of AI. Parties can use these tools for tasks like identifying relevant laws, recommending document organization, and delivering final decisions. However, the use of artificial intelligence requires written consent from each party involved. Additionally, the bill strictly prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence in these proceedings.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill provides tools to streamline legal procedures and reduce the time spent on arbitration tasks.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill allows for more efficient legal research and document organization through AI in arbitration proceedings.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-4
Parties may be barred from correcting or vacating awards that contain errors resulting from the use of AI.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?-2
The bill facilitates the use of AI in legal proceedings which may increase the handling of sensitive data in arbitration.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Efficiency in Legal Research and Organization: Under Section 2(a)(1), parties can use AI to identify relevant laws and case law, or to receive recommendations on the order and relevance of documents. This could potentially streamline the arbitration process.
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Streamlined Filings: Section 2(a)(1)(C) allows for the filing of supporting documents via AI when facts are not in dispute and there is a genuine question of law, which may speed up certain proceedings.
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Final Decision Delivery: Section 2(a)(1)(D) allows for AI to be used for delivering a final decision to the parties involved in a case.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Recourse for Errors: According to Section 2(c), any party that uses or agrees to the use of artificial intelligence may be barred from moving to vacate, modify, or correct an award if the error was caused by the use of that technology.
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Strict Limitations on Technology: Section 2(d) creates a limitation where generative artificial intelligence is prohibited from being used in any arbitration under this title.
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Requirement for Consent: Section 2(b) dictates that artificial intelligence can only be used if every single party provides written consent for its use.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process-4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy-2
- 7/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House