Bard vs ChatGPT

I asked Bard and ChatGPT to write a proposed legislation sample that would allow passengers to remain in their wheelchairs when they fly. Here is the original prompt and the draft legislation proposed by the respective AI tools.

Observations

The Bard response provided more accessible, clear, easy to understand language
The ChatGPT response reads more like an average Senate bill - little clunky in places.
Bard took longer to start typing but provided 3 versions.
ChatGPT usually starts typing immediately, but occasionally gets stuck before completing the answer.
Bard offered suggested links for further reading.

Original Prompt

Airlines currently require passengers with wheelchairs to stow their wheelchairs in another part of the airplane when flying. This causes significant discomfort and risk to the passengers who rely on wheelchairs for mobility and support, and results in high rates of wheelchair damage which airlines must pay for. Using the language and format of a United States Senate Bill, write a draft legislation for a law that would require airlines to allow disabled passengers to fly in their wheelchairs. In addition, include language in the draft legislation that directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop guidance that airlines must follow when implementing the law, including guidance on configuring space in airship cabins to accommodate wheelchairs of various types, safety procedures for properly securing occupied wheelchairs during flight, and procedures for reducing risk associated with wheelchair power supplies or batteries. Finally, include a timeline that gives airlines specific but reasonable dates for implementing the law allowing passengers to remain in their wheelchairs while flying.

Bard's Response:

Sure! Here is a draft legislation that would allow disabled passengers to fly in their wheelchairs:

A BILL

To allow disabled passengers to fly in their wheelchairs.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Airline Passenger Fairness Act”.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:

(1) The current policy of airlines requiring passengers with wheelchairs to stow their wheelchairs in another part of the airplane when flying causes significant discomfort and risk to passengers who rely on wheelchairs for mobility and support.

(2) The current policy of airlines requiring passengers with wheelchairs to stow their wheelchairs in another part of the airplane when flying results in high rates of wheelchair damage, which airlines must pay for.

(3) The current policy of airlines requiring passengers with wheelchairs to stow their wheelchairs in another part of the airplane when flying limits the mobility and independence of passengers with disabilities.

(4) The current policy of airlines requiring passengers with wheelchairs to stow their wheelchairs in another part of the airplane when flying is inconsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

(5) The FAA has the authority to develop guidance for airlines to follow when implementing this Act.

SEC. 3. REQUIRED PROCEDURES.

(a) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, each air carrier shall—

(1) develop and implement procedures for allowing passengers with disabilities to fly in their wheelchairs; and

(2) provide training to its employees on the procedures developed under paragraph (1).

(b) Guidance.—The FAA shall develop guidance for air carriers to follow when implementing this Act. The guidance shall—

(1) address the configuration of space in airplane cabins to accommodate wheelchairs of various types;

(2) address safety procedures for properly securing occupied wheelchairs during flight; and

(3) address procedures for reducing risk associated with wheelchair power supplies or batteries.

SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:

(1) AIR CARRIER.—The term “air carrier” means a person that operates an aircraft for commercial air transportation.

(2) WHEELCHAIR.—The term “wheelchair” means a device that is used by a person with a disability to move around.

SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Act shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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ChatGPT Response

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. _____

To ensure the rights of disabled individuals to fly in their wheelchairs, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

[DATE]

Mr./Ms. [NAME] introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on [COMMITTEE]

A BILL

To ensure the rights of disabled individuals to fly in their wheelchairs, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the "Airline Accessibility for Disabled Individuals Act".

SEC. 2. AIRLINE ACCESSIBILITY FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, each air carrier shall develop and implement procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities are permitted to remain in their wheelchairs when traveling by air.

(b) Guidance.--The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall develop guidance to assist air carriers in implementing the requirements of subsection (a), including guidance on configuring space in airship cabins to accommodate wheelchairs of various types, safety procedures for properly securing occupied wheelchairs during flight, and procedures for reducing risk associated with wheelchair power supplies or batteries.

(c) Damages.--An air carrier shall be liable for any damages to a passenger's wheelchair that occur during air travel under this Act.

(d) Effective Date.--The requirements of this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Not later than two years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every two years thereafter, each air carrier shall submit a report to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration detailing the carrier's compliance with the requirements of section 2 of this Act.

SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:

(1) AIR CARRIER.--The term "air carrier" has the meaning given that term in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code.

(2) DISABLED INDIVIDUAL.--The term "disabled individual" means an individual with a disability, as defined in section 3(2) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102(2)).

(3) WHEELCHAIR.--The term "wheelchair" means a mobility aid belonging to any class of devices that are designed and manufactured to be used by individuals with mobility impairments, including manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and scooters.

SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year.

SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Act shall take effect on the date of enactment.