Washington Chatbot Disclosure Act (HB 2225)
Requires non-human disclosure and minor-safety protocols for companion chatbots. Washington sits at the strict end of the reminder spectrum: three-hourly disclosure for adults but hourly for minors.
Key dates
- Mar 24, 2026Signed into law
- Jan 1, 2027Takes effect
Risk areas addressed
Who it applies to
Operators of companion chatbots available to Washington users.
Penalties & enforcement
Statutory damages under a private right of action, alongside Attorney General enforcement.
Enforced by: Washington Attorney General, plus a private right of action
Washington HB 2225 is enforced by Washington Attorney General, plus a private right of action. The next dated milestone falls on Jan 1, 2027, 77 days away: Takes effect. In practice that means knowing which of your AI systems fall in scope in consumer services, online platforms and generative AI, holding assessments that speak to transparency, safety & robustness and consumer protection, and being able to produce that evidence on request.