In one paragraph
Washington's Chapter 163, Laws of 2024 (E2SSB 5838) creates an artificial intelligence task force run by the Office of the Attorney General. A 19-member executive committee (four legislators and 15 members appointed by the Attorney General from government, industry, labor, advocacy and research) examines public and private AI development and use and recommends guidelines and possible legislation, covering topics such as high-risk uses, algorithmic discrimination, transparency, training data and civil liberties. Reports were due December 31, 2024, December 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026. The act took effect immediately (emergency clause) and the task force expires June 30, 2027.
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What it means for business
No direct obligations on businesses; the task force's recommendations may shape future Washington AI legislation.
Key provisions
- Creates an AI task force administered and staffed by the Office of the Attorney General
- 19-member executive committee: four legislators and 15 appointees from government, industry, labor, advocacy and research
- Subcommittees may cover education, public safety, health care, labor, government efficiency, cybersecurity, privacy and innovation
- Must recommend guiding principles, review high-risk uses, algorithmic discrimination, transparency and training data, and propose legislation
- Reports due December 31, 2024 (preliminary), December 1, 2025 (interim) and July 1, 2026 (final)
- Emergency clause: effective March 18, 2024; the task force expires June 30, 2027
Latest legislative action
Mar 18, 2024. Governor signed. Chapter 163, 2024 Laws. Effective date 3/18/2024.
Sponsors (showing 5 of 19)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Stanford D | Sponsor | SD-001 |
| Javier Valdez D | Sponsor | SD-046 |
| Jesse Salomon D | Sponsor | SD-032 |
| Joe Nguyen D | Sponsor | SD-034 |
| John Lovick D | Sponsor | SD-044 |
Roll call votes (showing 3 of 7)
S Senate Final Passage as Amended by the House Mar 4, 2024
30 yea19 nayPassed
H House Final Passage as Amended by the House Feb 29, 2024
68 yea28 nay2 otherPassed
H House Committee on Appropriations: do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Consumer Protection & Business Feb 26, 2024
25 yea0 nay4 otherPassed
Amendments (3)
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Senate Floor Amendment Adopted 2024-02-08
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House Committee Amendment Not adopted 2024-02-23
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House Committee Amendment Not adopted 2024-02-28
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