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Washington · SB5984 · 2025 session

Revised for 1st substitute: Regulating artificial intelligence companion chatbots.

EngrossedBy resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading · Mar 12, 2026

In plain language

Regulates artificial intelligence companion chatbots, likely requiring safety disclosures and safeguards for users who interact with AI systems designed to simulate ongoing personal or emotional relationships.

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Legislative history

21 actions · newest first
  1. Mar 12, 2026SenateBy resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
  2. Feb 25, 2026HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
  3. Feb 24, 2026HouseMinority; without recommendation.
  4. Feb 24, 2026HouseMinority; do not pass.
  5. Feb 24, 2026HouseTEDV - Majority; do pass with amendment
  6. Feb 24, 2026HouseExecutive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.