S-4569.2
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6284
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Senate Environment, Energy & Technology (originally sponsored by Senators Liias, Boehnke, Shewmake, Harris, Conway, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, and Wagoner)
READ FIRST TIME 02/04/26.
AN ACT Relating to consumer protections for artificial intelligence systems; amending 2024 c 163 s 2 (uncodified); adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 42 RCW; creating a new section; and providing expiration dates.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that artificial intelligence is a dynamic technology that is changing the way Washingtonians live, learn, and work. Emerging artificial intelligence technologies seek to enhance information gathering and decision making, create new efficiencies throughout the economy, and advance scientific discovery. The legislature also recognizes that there are potential risks associated with the rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems, including the generation of bias and unintentional discrimination. These risks are especially profound when an artificial intelligence system is used to make decisions that have a material or legal impact on someone's life.
The legislature recognizes Washington's role as a leader and innovator within the high-technology economy. The legislature intends to adopt an artificial intelligence regulatory framework that continues to promote innovation, reduce risk, and protect residents from discriminatory actions. The legislature further recognizes that regulatory frameworks that align with national standards and specify clear compliance requirements provide developers with certainty to support continued innovation while also protecting consumers from unfair or unclear artificial intelligence decisions.