HB2157Washington2025 sessionIntroduced
Regulating high-risk artificial intelligence system development, deployment, and use.
Plain-language summary
Establishes obligations for developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence systems, including risk assessments and disclosure requirements before such systems are used in consequential decisions affecting people. Targets AI used in areas such as employment, housing, and credit decisions.
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History
Dec 16, 2025
HPrefiled for introduction.
Jan 12, 2026
HFirst reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.
Jan 14, 2026
HPublic hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM.
Jan 23, 2026
HExecutive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.
Jan 27, 2026
HExecutive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.
Jan 27, 2026
HTEDV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 27, 2026
HMinority; do not pass.
Jan 30, 2026
HReferred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 13, 2026
HRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 19, 2026
HReturned to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 19, 2026
HHouse Rules "X" file.
Progress
IntroducedJan 12, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
CR
Rep. Cindy Ryu (D)Prime sponsor
CS
Rep. Chris Stearns (D)
AR
Rep. Alex Ramel (D)
LP
Rep. Lisa Parshley (D)
KR
Rep. Kristine Reeves (D)
JR
Rep. Julia Reed (D)
Sources
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