SB5984Introduced in the Senate
Revised for 1st substitute: Regulating artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
Introduced by Lisa Wellman, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Revised for 1st substitute: Regulating artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
Where it stands
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans: do pass with amendment(s) · February 24, 2026
8
Yes
2
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Shelley Kloba | 001B | Yes |
| Mike Volz | 006A | No |
| Clyde Shavers | 010A | Yes |
| Dave Paul | 010B | Yes |
| Kevin Waters | 017A | No |
| Tarra Simmons | 023A | Yes |
| Michael Keaton | 025A | Not Voting |
| Joshua Penner | 031B | Not Voting |
| Cindy Ryu | 032A | Yes |
| Brianna Thomas | 034A | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM.
ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 0.
First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.
TEDV - Majority; do pass with amendment
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Washington Legislature website
- Senate Floor Amendment (amendment)
- House Committee Amendment (amendment)
- Misc (supplement)
- Misc (supplement)
- Misc (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Misc (supplement)
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- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Misc (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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