Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

HR 8323

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the SOUL Act of 2026, which would establish that artificial intelligence systems cannot have legal personhood or the rights that come with it. The bill is a preemptive move to block AI from being treated as a legal 'person' under federal law, meaning AI cannot own property, enter contracts, or be held liable in its own name. It's currently sitting in the House Judiciary Committee.

Last action: Apr 16, 2026