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WA SB6284
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marko Liias
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AI Summary
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Deployers of high-risk AI systems that make consequential decisions (employment, housing, lending, healthcare, education, etc.) must implement risk management policies, conduct annual reviews for algorithmic discrimination, and complete impact assessments beginning July 1, 2027
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Consumers must be notified before a high-risk AI system makes or substantially influences a consequential decision affecting them, with disclosure of the system's purpose and contact information for the deployer starting July 1, 2026
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Government agencies using AI systems to interact with consumers must clearly disclose the AI interaction beforehand in plain language without using dark patterns
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Attorney General has exclusive enforcement authority under the Consumer Protection Act, with a 45-day notice requirement and 60-day cure period for first violations; no private right of action is created
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Extends the existing AI task force through June 2028 and creates a new AI workplace advisory group to develop guiding principles for ethical AI use in employment settings, with reports due by March 2027
Legislative Description
Providing consumer protections for artificial intelligence systems.
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
2/6/2026