Is AI Regulated in Washington? Here's What You Need to Know
Yes — Washington has strong AI regulation
Washington has a regulation score of 7/10 (restrictive). The state has introduced 26 AI-related bills, enacted 6 into law, and currently has 13 pending bills.
7/10
Regulation Score
26
Total AI Bills
6
Enacted Laws
13
Pending Bills
Current AI Laws in Washington
- 1.WA SB 5116 - Facial Recognition & AI Surveillance Act
- 2.WA HB 1951 - Algorithmic Accountability in Public Services
- 3.WA SB 5838 - AI in Healthcare Decision-Making Standards
- 4.WA HB 2234 - My Health My Data Act (AI Provisions)
Pending AI Legislation
Washington currently has 13 pending AI-related bills under consideration. This indicates significant legislative interest in AI policy.
Companies Lobbying on AI in Washington
MicrosoftAmazonSalesforce (Tableau)ZillowRedfin
Total tracked AI lobbying activity in Washington: $28.0M
How Washington Compares
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Is AI regulated in Washington?▼
Yes. Washington has a regulation score of 7/10 and has enacted 6 AI-related laws. The state is considered to have a restrictive regulatory environment for artificial intelligence.
How many AI bills has Washington passed?▼
Washington has enacted 6 AI-related laws out of 26 total AI bills introduced. There are currently 13 pending bills under consideration.
Which companies lobby on AI policy in Washington?▼
Companies actively engaged in AI lobbying in Washington include Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce (Tableau), Zillow, Redfin. Total tracked lobbying activity in the state is approximately $28.0 million.
How does Washington compare to other states on AI regulation?▼
Washington has a regulation score of 7/10, placing it in the restrictive category. For comparison, Maryland scores 7/10 and Massachusetts scores 7/10.
What AI laws are currently in effect in Washington?▼
Key AI laws in effect in Washington include: WA SB 5116 - Facial Recognition & AI Surveillance Act; WA HB 1951 - Algorithmic Accountability in Public Services; WA SB 5838 - AI in Healthcare Decision-Making Standards; WA HB 2234 - My Health My Data Act (AI Provisions). These laws form the core of the state's AI regulatory framework.