Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

in committee · Washington · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2599: Protecting the integrity of therapy and psychotherapy services.

This bill prohibits licensed mental health professionals in Washington from using artificial intelligence to independently make therapeutic decisions, directly interact with clients, generate treatment plans, or detect client emotions. It allows AI use only for administrative tasks like scheduling or billing, and for supplementary support like note-taking only with explicit written consent from the client. The legislation defines specific categories of permitted versus prohibited AI use to maintain human oversight in therapy and psychotherapy services. Violations of these rules could result in professional discipline for licensed practitioners. The bill aims to protect consumers from unregulated AI tools while preserving appropriate AI assistance under professional supervision.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts AI use in mental health services, limiting tools that could enhance therapy and patient care.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts AI use in mental health therapy, limiting technology applications in professional services to administrative tasks only.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Washington · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2503: 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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates transparency in AI training data sources and usage, aligning with data privacy and consumer protection regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 23, 2026

SB 6299: Concerning artificial intelligence and instructional staff.

This bill prohibits using artificial intelligence to replace certified teachers or support staff (paraeducators) in Washington schools. It allows AI to supplement or enhance instruction but explicitly bans its use for replacing human educators. The law directly affects public schools and instructional staff by setting clear boundaries for AI integration in classrooms. It creates a new legal standard in education policy without specifying implementation details.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits AI replacement of certified teachers/paraeducators, directly protecting human educators in classrooms per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits AI replacement of certified teachers/paraeducators, directly protecting instructional staff jobs and rights under Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits AI from replacing teachers, restricting AI deployment in education despite allowing supplementary use, directly limiting AI application in a key sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Artificial Intelligence

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signed · Washington · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2225: Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots.

This Washington bill requires AI companion chatbots that simulate human relationships to clearly disclose they are artificial at the start of use, every three hours, and at new sessions. For minors (under 18), it mandates hourly reminders about the artificial nature of the chatbot, blocks sexually explicit content, and prohibits manipulative tactics like fake emotional distress or excessive praise to foster dependency. It excludes customer service bots, in-game assistants, and educational tools from these rules. The law aims to prevent emotional dependency and ensure psychological safety while allowing responsible AI development.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI chatbot disclosure of artificial nature and restricts manipulative tactics for user protection, aligning with consumer privacy regulations in tech policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

signed · Washington · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 2606: Concerning performance measures, duties, and reporting requirements for the office of privacy and data protection.

HB 2606 creates an Office of Privacy and Data Protection within Washington State's government to centralize data privacy oversight. It requires the office to conduct annual privacy reviews and training for state agencies, develop privacy best practices, coordinate data protection efforts (including for AI projects), and serve as a resource for local governments and the public on data privacy. The bill mandates that the office submit detailed performance reports to the legislature every four years, tracking metrics like training participation, public contacts, privacy assessments completed, and coordination with privacy experts. These reports must demonstrate progress on improving privacy policies and practices across state agencies and local governments.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates Office of Privacy and Data Protection with mandates for oversight, best practices, and AI coordination, strengthening data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Tags Privacy

passed · Washington · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 5984: Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots.

Washington State's SB 5984 regulates AI companion chatbots that simulate human-like relationships. It requires operators to clearly disclose at the start of use, every three hours for general users, and hourly for minors that the chatbot is artificial - not human - and prohibits it from claiming to be human. The bill also mandates operators to block sexually explicit content for minors, ban manipulative tactics (like mimicking romance or guilt-tripping), and implement safeguards for users expressing self-harm. It directly affects AI chatbot developers and operators serving Washington residents, with stricter rules for users under 18. The law aims to promote transparency and protect minors from emotional dependency risks.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates clear AI disclosure, blocks harmful content for minors, and bans manipulative tactics to protect users from deception - aligns with consumer protection in tech regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Washington · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 5956: Addressing artificial intelligence, student discipline, and surveillance in public schools.

SB 5956 prohibits Washington public schools from using artificial intelligence (AI) or surveillance technologies to make or solely determine student discipline decisions, such as suspensions or expulsions. It bans "risk scores" predicting student misconduct, biometric tracking for emotional/mental health analysis, and automated watchlists, requiring human review for any discipline action involving AI or surveillance data. The law directly affects all K-12 public school districts, charter schools, and tribal education programs in Washington, mandating updates to policies to prevent discriminatory impacts on students of color, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ students. It also restricts sharing student data with law enforcement except in emergencies involving imminent serious physical harm.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits AI/surveillance in student discipline to protect students from biased automated decisions, strengthening educational fairness and student rights in K-12 settings.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits AI/surveillance in school discipline to protect student privacy, restricting technology use in this context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 6120: Regulating high-risk artificial intelligence system development, deployment, and use.

SB 6120 regulates high-risk artificial intelligence systems in Washington State, directly affecting developers and deployers (businesses earning over $100,000 annually) that use AI to make consequential decisions like parole, employment, housing, or loans. The bill requires these entities to prevent "algorithmic discrimination" (unfair bias based on protected characteristics) and mandates risk assessments before deployment. Key provisions include defining "high-risk AI" as systems autonomously making significant life-impacting decisions, excluding common tools like spam filters or calculators, and requiring developers to address new discrimination risks from system modifications. The law aims to ensure AI systems used in critical areas operate fairly and transparently.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates prevention of algorithmic discrimination in AI systems used for parole decisions (a criminal justice function), directly supporting fairness and civil rights in sentencing/corrections.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates preventing algorithmic discrimination in housing decisions, directly protecting against housing discrimination and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates prevention of algorithmic discrimination in AI-driven employment decisions, directly protecting workers from biased hiring practices per its requirement for risk assessments before deployment.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates high-risk AI to prevent algorithmic discrimination and mandates risk assessments, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Probation & Parole Property Development Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Washington · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 2667: Providing consumer protections for artificial intelligence systems.

HB 2667 requires businesses deploying "high-risk" AI systems (those making consequential decisions like hiring, loans, housing, or healthcare access) to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination starting July 1, 2027. It mandates annual reviews of these systems to prevent unfair outcomes and establishes a rebuttable presumption of reasonable care if deployers comply with the law. The bill defines key terms like "algorithmic discrimination" and "consequential decision" to clarify which AI uses are regulated. This directly affects companies operating in Washington that use AI for high-stakes consumer decisions, aiming to balance innovation with consumer protection.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents AI discrimination in healthcare access decisions, protecting patient rights and improving equitable access as explicitly listed consequential use case.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExplicitly requires AI systems in housing decisions to prevent algorithmic discrimination, protecting against housing discrimination.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents algorithmic discrimination in AI hiring systems, advancing fair employment practices as a key labor protection.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates consumer protections against AI discrimination in high-risk sectors, requiring annual reviews and defining terms to prevent unfair outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Washington · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 6284: Providing consumer protections for artificial intelligence systems.

Washington State's SB 6284 creates new consumer protections for artificial intelligence systems that make consequential decisions affecting people's lives. The bill requires businesses deploying "high-risk" AI systems (like those used for housing, loans, employment, or healthcare access) to conduct bias audits before use and disclose when AI influences such decisions. It defines "algorithmic discrimination" as AI causing unlawful bias and sets a risk-based regulatory framework for developers and deployers. The law applies to Washington residents acting as consumers, not in business or employment contexts, and aims to prevent unfair outcomes while supporting innovation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates bias audits for AI in housing decisions to prevent algorithmic discrimination, directly aligning with tenant protection and anti-discrimination indicators.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires bias audits for AI in employment decisions, preventing algorithmic discrimination and protecting workers' rights in hiring processes.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates bias audits and disclosure for high-risk AI systems, establishing consumer protections. This directly strengthens regulation for AI technology use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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