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WA HB1170
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Shavers
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AI Summary
- Requires generative AI providers with over 1,000,000 monthly users to offer a free AI detection tool that allows users to check if image, video, or audio content was created or altered by their system
- Mandates providers include latent (hidden) disclosures in AI-generated content containing provider name, system version, creation timestamp, and unique identifier, consistent with industry standards
- Requires providers to offer users the option to add visible "manifest" disclosures identifying content as AI-generated, designed to be permanent and difficult to remove
- Prohibits providers from collecting or retaining personal information from users of the detection tool, except limited contact info for users who opt-in to provide feedback
- Providers must revoke licenses within 96 hours if third-party licensees disable the disclosure capability; violations are enforceable under Washington's Consumer Protection Act with a 45-day cure period before attorney general action
Legislative Description
Informing users when content is developed or modified by artificial intelligence.
Last Action
Delivered to Governor.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/2/2026
Ways & Means2/25/2026
Environment, Energy & Technology2/17/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Appropriations1/20/2026
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans1/12/2026
Rules1/31/2025
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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