Relating to: use of autonomous devices equipped with weapons by law enforcement agencies.
This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from using autonomous devices equipped with weapons. It defines an autonomous device as one that can operate without active human control and uses the existing legal definition of a dangerous weapon. The law enforcement restriction is the main policy change, while the definitions clarify what types of technology and weapons are covered. The bill was introduced in March 2026 but failed to pass the Senate.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Roys, Larson and Spreitzer;
cosponsored by Representatives Arney, Bare, Rivera-Wagner and Clancy
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Larson
DDemocratic
P
Kelda Roys
DDemocratic
P
Mark Spreitzer
DDemocratic
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