Regulating artificial intelligence training data.
HB 2503 requires developers of commercial generative artificial intelligence systems (like chatbots or image generators) to publicly disclose detailed information about the data used to train their systems by January 1, 2027. This includes sources, dataset types, whether personal or copyrighted data was used, steps taken to remove child sexual abuse material, and if synthetic data was generated. The law applies to developers making systems publicly available in Washington, excluding systems solely for security, aircraft operation, or national defense. Developers must provide this information without compromising trade secrets, and violations are treated as unfair business practices under Washington’s Consumer Protection Act.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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The bill was amended to add a mandatory requirement for developers to disclose steps taken to remove child sexual abuse material from their training datasets. Additionally, the bill was renumbered from House Bill 2503 to Substitute House Bill 2503 and updated to reflect its referral to the House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans committee.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include specific mandates regarding child safety in AI training data.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new subsection requiring developers to post a detailed description of steps taken to eliminate child sexual abuse material from new and existing training datasets.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill title and metadata to reflect it is now a substitute bill referred to the House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans committee.
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to Appropriations.
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM.
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Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM.
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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