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WashingtonWashingtonLawHB 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.
Governor signed; Chapter 168, 2026 LawsMar 24 7 months ago
- Body
- Washington State Legislature
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Introduced
- Jan 12
- Takes effect
- Jan 1, 2027in 7 weeks
- Votes
- House 74-21, Senate 43-5
- Sponsors
- D (Democrat)Democrat
Timeline
Mar 24 7 months ago
Mar 11 8 months ago
Mar 6 8 months ago
Feb 17 8 months ago
Jan 12 10 months ago
Sponsors
- D (Democrat)Lisa Callan
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Change log
- AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27
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