House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Technology Economic Development Veterans Committee · February 20, 2026

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Chair Ryu opened the meeting, explained remote participation and testimony procedures, and announced the first hearing: engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5,984, regulating artificial-intelligence companion chatbots.

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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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