House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Technology Economic Development Veterans Committee · February 20, 2026
The Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee held hearings on two bills: ESSB 5,984 to regulate AI companion chatbots (disclosures, safety protocols, limits on manipulative engagement, and reporting) and SB 6,046 to create a Washington state civil air patrol under the Washington Military Department. Dozens of experts, students, industry and agency representatives testified; no floor votes were taken.
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