Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5870: AI systems/suicide liability

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

Plain-language summary

SB 5870 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing civil liability for suicide linked to the use of artificial intelligence systems. Primary sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lisa Wellman (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.