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AI Overview
Washington has a regulation score of 7/10 (restrictive), with 6 enacted AI laws and 13 pending bills. Total tracked lobbying activity: $28.0M. Key companies active: Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce (Tableau).
Washington
Washington has enacted comprehensive AI regulation reflecting its position as home to major technology companies. The state has passed laws addressing facial recognition, AI in healthcare, algorithmic bias, and data privacy, establishing one of the strongest state-level AI governance frameworks in the nation.
Restrictive Regulation26 Total Bills
7
Restrictive6
Enacted
13
Pending
$28.0M
Lobbying
Key Laws & Legislation
- •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)
Key Legislators
D
Sen. Joe Nguyen
Senate · Environment & Technology Committee Chair
D
Rep. Vandana Slatter
House · Innovation & Technology Committee Chair
D
Sen. Emily Randall
Senate · Health & Long Term Care Committee Member
D
Rep. My-Linh Thai
House · Civil Rights Committee Member
All Washington AI Bills (8)
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