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WAWashingtonWashingtonLawLawHB 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.

Where it stands

EnactedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawEnacted

Governor signed; Chapter 168, 2026 LawsMar 246 months ago

Body
Washington State Legislature
Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Jan 12
Takes effect
Jan 1, 2027in 3 months
Votes
House 74-21, Senate 43-5
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
AIKids
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Timeline

  1. Mar 24 6 months ago

    Governor signed; Chapter 168, 2026 Laws

  2. Mar 11 6 months ago

    House concurred in Senate amendments; final passage 74-21

  3. Mar 6 6 months ago

    Passed Senate 43-5

  4. Feb 17 7 months ago

    Passed House 69-28

  5. Jan 12 8 months ago

    First reading in the House; requested by Governor Ferguson

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Lisa Callan