Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5870: AI systems/suicide liability
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to establishing civil liability for suicide linked to the use of artificial intelligence systems;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Wellman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Noel Frame | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tina Orwall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Jamie Pedersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Marcus Riccelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Rebecca Saldaña | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Sharon Shewmake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Vandana Slatter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
- Prefiled for introduction.