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WA HB 1170

WA HB 1170: Informing users when content is developed or modified by artificial intelligence. Verified

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AI Summary

HB 1170's requirements are unknown without the full bill text; analysis is based solely on the title and official description.

Business Impact

If you use AI to modify content, you must inform users by 2/1/2027.

State
Washington
Bill Number
HB 1170
Status
Enacted
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Effective Date
Feb 1, 2027
Last Action
Mar 24, 2026
Last Verified
May 22, 2026
Data Updated
May 22, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Technology General Media

What This Means

Washington's HB 1170's specifics are unknown without the full bill text. Analysis is based solely on the title and official description.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Effective date 2/1/2027.

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 47)

Name Role
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Primary
Primary
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Roll Call Votes

Final Passage: Passage as Amended by the Senate (#1) · Mar 11, 2026
55 Yea 38 Nay 5 Other Passed ✓
3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#28) · Mar 4, 2026
46 Yea 3 Nay Passed ✓
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#9) · Feb 13, 2026
56 Yea 37 Nay 5 Other Passed ✓

Compliance Checklist

Inform users when content is created or modified by AI
Who: Businesses using AI for content creation
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance

Full Legal Analysis

HB 1170 in Washington may involve informing users about AI-developed or modified content, but this analysis is based solely on the title and official description. Specifics about exceptions, responsibilities, notification processes, and enforcement mechanisms cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.

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