SB5870Washington2025 sessionIntroduced
Establishing civil liability for suicide linked to the use of artificial intelligence systems.
Plain-language summary
Creates civil liability for harm, including suicide, linked to the use of artificial intelligence systems, allowing affected individuals or their families to pursue legal claims against AI developers or operators.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Dec 11, 2025
SPrefiled for introduction.
Jan 12, 2026
SFirst reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
Progress
IntroducedJan 12, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
LW
Sen. Lisa Wellman (D)Prime sponsor
SS
Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D)
NF
Sen. Noel Frame (D)
RH
Sen. Robert Hasegawa (D)
TN
Sen. T'wina Nobles (D)
TO
Sen. Tina Orwall (D)
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