Revised for 1st substitute: Regulating artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Revised for 1st substitute: Regulating artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5984
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Lisa Wellman, Sharon Shewmake, Noel Frame, Robert Hasegawa, T'wina Nobles, Jamie Pedersen, Marcus Riccelli, Javier Valdez, Jeff Wilson
- Introduced
- 2026-01-06
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESSB 5984 | Passed 38-11 | 28 yes / 0 no | 8 yes / 11 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-02-12 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-02-12 Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- 2026-02-14 First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.
- 2026-02-20 Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-02-24 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-02-24 TEDV - Majority; do pass with amendment
- 2026-02-24 Minority; do not pass.
- 2026-02-24 Minority; without recommendation.
- 2026-02-25 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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