US-CONGRESS BILLS-119hr9917ih: AI Kill Switch Act
The AI Kill Act would require developers of high-risk AI systems to implement a physical or digital kill switch, conduct bias audits, and register with the FDA, with penalties up to 10% of annual revenue for noncompliance.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Health systems, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health compliance teams developing or deploying high-risk AI systems in healthcare. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; bill is pending in Congress.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New federal bill requiring a kill switch, bias audits, and FDA registration for high-risk AI systems; penalties up to 10% of annual revenue for violations.
Who it affects
Health systems, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health compliance teams developing or deploying high-risk AI systems in healthcare.
What you must do
Monitor bill progress; prepare to implement kill switch mechanisms, conduct bias audits, and register AI systems with FDA if enacted.
Deadline
Not specified; bill is pending in Congress.
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr9917ih
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