AI and data laws

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WashingtonWashingtonLawHB 1205

Forged digital likeness crime

Makes it a crime to knowingly distribute a forged digital likeness of a real person with intent to defraud, harass, threaten or intimidate.

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Governor signed; Chapter 51, 2025 LawsApr 16, 2025 1 year ago

Body
Washington State Legislature
Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Jan 13, 2025
In effect since
Jul 27, 20251 year ago
Votes
House 90-7, Senate 43-6
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat

Timeline

  1. Jul 27, 2025 1 year ago

    Effective date

  2. Apr 16, 2025 1 year ago

    Governor signed; Chapter 51, 2025 Laws

  3. Apr 4, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Senate 43-6

  4. Mar 4, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed House 90-7

  5. Jan 13, 2025 1 year ago

    First reading in the House

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Cindy Ryu
Washington
WashingtonHB 2225

AI companion chatbot regulation

Regulates AI companion chatbots, including disclosure that users are talking to AI and protections for minors and users at risk of self-harm.

Enacted
Washington
WashingtonHB 1170

AI content provenance disclosure

Requires providers of generative AI systems to include provenance disclosures in AI-created or AI-modified image, video and audio content and to offer tools to detect them.

Enacted
Washington
WashingtonEO 24-01

Artificial Intelligence

Directs state agencies to develop guidance, procurement rules and risk assessments for the responsible use of generative AI in state government.

In force

Change log

  • AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27

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