Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1942: AI economic development
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1942 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Promoting the economic development of innovative uses of artificial intelligence. Primary sponsor: Michael Keaton (R). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to promoting the economic development of innovative uses of artificial intelligence;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Keaton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Stephanie Barnard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Osman Salahuddin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Mike Volz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.