The SANDBOX Act directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to create a federal regulatory sandbox program that allows artificial intelligence companies to test new products and services with temporary waivers from federal regulations. Companies applying to the program must submit detailed applications explaining which regulations they need exempted and demonstrating that benefits outweigh potential risks to health, safety, or consumers; federal agencies then have 90 days to approve or deny each waiver request. Participants in the sandbox must enter written agreements requiring them to report safety incidents within 72 hours, publicly disclose their experimental status and risks, and maintain records; waivers initially last two years and can be renewed for up to four additional two-year periods unless circumstances significantly change. The Director annually reports to Congress which regulations should be amended or repealed based on successful sandbox outcomes, and Congress can use expedited procedures to vote on approving these regulatory changes, with limited debate and no ability to delay votes through standard obstruction tactics.
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