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Senate approves AI/chatbot bill aimed at protecting youth, with private right of action
Summary
The Senate passed an engrossed substitute (SSB 5,984) that sets state rules for AI/chatbot interactions, emphasizes protections for children, and includes a private right of action; sponsors pointed to alignment with California and industry consistency.
The Washington State Senate on Feb. 20 passed an engrossed substitute of Senate Bill 5,984, a measure lawmakers described as regulating AI/chatbot interactions — particularly those that engage with children.
Sponsor Senator Wellman said the bill was revised to align with California’s chatbot law and to remove a portion the Health Department will address next year. "We have made some changes... 1 is to align it…
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