Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5984: AI companion chatbots

Passed one chamber Last action March 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Plain-language summary

SB 5984 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulating artificial intelligence companion chatbots. Primary sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lisa Wellman (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.