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Washington State Passes Bill to Safeguard Kids from AI

2/22/2026

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Washington State House passed House Bill 2225 to regulate AI interactions with minors and sent it to Governor Bob Ferguson.
The bill requires users to be informed they are chatting with an AI, and minors receive hourly notifications.
Representative Lisa Callan stated the proposal will "save lives" and reduce harm.
The bill has bipartisan support, though some lawmakers worry it could force companies to collect too much information about minors.

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Washington State House passed House Bill 2225 to regulate AI interactions with minors and sent it to Governor Bob Ferguson.
The bill requires users to be informed they are chatting with an AI, and minors receive hourly notifications.
Representative Lisa Callan stated the proposal will "save lives" and reduce harm.
The bill has bipartisan support, though some lawmakers worry it could force companies to collect too much information about minors.