All Roll Calls
Yes: 186 • No: 54
WashingtonHB 22252025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
Sponsored By: Lisa Callan (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Breaking rules triggers consumer law penalties
If an operator breaks these chatbot rules, it counts as an unfair or deceptive act under Washington consumer law. People and the state can use civil actions to enforce. This applies beginning January 1, 2027.
Clear AI labels on chatbots
Operators must clearly say the chatbot is AI at the start of each chat. For long chats, they repeat the notice at least every three hours. Operators must stop chatbots from claiming to be human. These rules apply in Washington beginning January 1, 2027.
Self-harm and suicide safety rules
Operators cannot offer an AI companion in Washington unless they have a plan to spot and respond to suicide or self-harm, including eating disorders. The plan must refer users to crisis help like hotlines and try to prevent content that encourages self-harm. Operators must publish the plan and the number of crisis referrals from the past year on their websites and in apps. These rules start January 1, 2027.
Stronger safeguards for kids' chatbots
If an operator knows a user is under 18 or the chatbot is aimed at minors, they must say it is AI at the start and at least every hour. Operators must block sexually explicit or suggestive content. They must not use tricks that push minors to return, hide things from adults, or buy gifts to keep the "relationship." These rules start January 1, 2027.
Who these AI chatbot rules cover
Beginning January 1, 2027, the law defines key terms. A "minor" is under 18. An "operator" is a person or company that makes a chatbot available in Washington. These definitions decide when the rules apply.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lisa Callan
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Alicia Rule
Democratic • House
Brianna Thomas
Democratic • House
Carolyn Eslick
Republican • House
Chipalo Street
Democratic • House
Chris Stearns
Democratic • House
Cindy Ryu
Democratic • House
Clyde Shavers
Democratic • House
Dave Paul
Democratic • House
Davina Duerr
Democratic • House
Gerry Pollet
Democratic • House
Janice Zahn
Democratic • House
Julia Reed
Democratic • House
Julio Cortes
Democratic • House
Kristine Reeves
Democratic • House
Lisa Parshley
Democratic • House
Liz Berry
Democratic • House
Mari Leavitt
Democratic • House
Mary Fosse
Democratic • House
Mia Gregerson
Democratic • House
My-Linh Thai
Democratic • House
Natasha Hill
Democratic • House
Nicole Macri
Democratic • House
Osman Salahuddin
Democratic • House
Roger Goodman
Democratic • House
Sharlett Mena
Democratic • House
Sharon Wylie
Democratic • House
Shaun Scott
Democratic • House
Shelley Kloba
Democratic • House
Tarra Simmons
Democratic • House
Timm Ormsby
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/11/2026
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate
Yes: 74 • No: 21 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 3/6/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate
Yes: 43 • No: 5 • Other: 1
House vote • 2/17/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 69 • No: 28 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective date 1/1/2027.
3/24/2026HouseChapter 168, 2026 Laws.
3/24/2026HouseGovernor signed.
3/24/2026legislatureSpeaker signed.
3/12/2026legislaturePresident signed.
3/12/2026legislatureDelivered to Governor.
3/12/2026legislaturePassed final passage; yeas, 74; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 3.
3/11/2026HouseHouse concurred in Senate amendments.
3/11/2026HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1.
3/6/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
3/6/2026HouseFloor amendment(s) adopted.
3/6/2026HousePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
2/24/2026HousePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
2/23/2026HouseMinority; without recommendation.
2/20/2026HouseMinority; do not pass.
2/20/2026HouseENET - Majority; do pass.
2/20/2026HouseFirst reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
2/19/2026HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 69; nays, 28; absent, 0; excused, 1.
2/17/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/17/2026HouseFloor amendment(s) adopted.
2/17/2026House1st substitute bill substituted.
2/17/2026HouseRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
1/27/2026HouseMinority; do not pass.
1/23/2026HouseMinority; without recommendation.
1/23/2026House
Bill Text
Session Law
3/31/2026
Bill as Passed Legislature
3/12/2026
Engrossed Substitute
2/17/2026
Substitute Bill
1/27/2026
Original Bill
1/12/2026
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