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WA SB5886

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Boehnke

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "forged digital likeness" as a protected property right under Washington's personality rights law (RCW 63.60), alongside existing protections for name, voice, signature, photograph, and likeness

  • Defines "forged digital likeness" as AI-generated or digitally altered visual representations or audio recordings that are indistinguishable from genuine content, misrepresent an individual's appearance or speech, and are likely to deceive a reasonable person

  • Extends infringement protections to cover unauthorized use of forged digital likenesses in commerce, advertising, and fund-raising activities within Washington state

  • Applies to both living and deceased individuals, with rights transferable through wills, trusts, contracts, or intestate succession laws

Legislative Description

Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning personality rights.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Civil Rights & Judiciary2/9/2026
Rules1/30/2026
Law & Justice1/12/2026

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