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AI Summary
WA HB 2225: Regulates AI companion chatbots. Verification needed for AI interaction disclosure and user consent provisions.
Business Impact
If you operate AI companion chatbots in Washington, you must comply with new regulations by the effective date or face penalties.
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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
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What This Means
This bill proposes regulations for AI companion chatbots. Verification is needed to confirm AI interaction disclosure and user consent provisions.
Key Provisions
- Verification needed for mandatory disclosure of AI interaction to users.
Latest Legislative Action
Effective date 1/1/2027.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 47)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Callan | Primary |
| Slatter | Primary |
| Thai | Primary |
| Walsh | Primary |
| Appleton | Cosponsor |
Roll Call Votes
Final Passage: Passage as Amended by the Senate (#30) ·
Mar 11, 2026
74 Yea
21 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#12) ·
Mar 6, 2026
43 Yea
5 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#6) ·
Feb 17, 2026
69 Yea
28 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI companion chatbots meet regulatory standards
Who: Developers and providers of chatbots
Deadline: To be specified in the bill
Penalty: Fines or restrictions on use
Who: Developers and providers of chatbots
Deadline: To be specified in the bill
Penalty: Fines or restrictions on use
Implement user data protection measures
Who: Companies deploying chatbots
Deadline: To be specified in the bill
Penalty: Fines or legal action
Who: Companies deploying chatbots
Deadline: To be specified in the bill
Penalty: Fines or legal action
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB 2225 proposes regulations for AI companion chatbots. Verification of the full bill text is necessary to confirm AI interaction disclosure requirements and the existence of user consent and data privacy measures.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB 2225 on official legislature website →
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