Washington State AI Task Force releases final report

The Washington State Artificial Intelligence Task Force today released its final report, capping two years of work to study how artificial intelligence is used across the state and to recommend policies that balance innovation with protections for civil rights, consumers, and workers.

The final report is the third and last report required of the task force by the Legislature, following a preliminary report in December 2024 and an interim report in December 2025. Combined with those earlier reports, the task force has now advanced eleven policy recommendations to the Legislature and Governor.

During the 2025-2026 legislative biennium, lawmakers introduced legislation addressing eight of the recommendations and has so far enacted four in whole or in part, including measures to regulate companion AI chatbots, improve transparency in healthcare prior authorizations, require disclosure of AI use by law enforcement, and strengthen enforcement against AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

"Washington does not have to choose between embracing innovation and protecting people," Attorney General Nick Brown said. "The goal has always been to find a balance that ensures that as AI continues to evolve it does so in a way that works for everyone, not just the companies developing it."

Created by the Legislature in 2024 through SB 5838, the task force brought together 19 members representing government, the technology industry, labor, civil rights organizations, consumer advocates, and academia. The task force's eight subcommittees held more than 75 meetings, many open to the public, and circulated draft recommendations to more than 300 stakeholders for public review and comment before public votes by the full task force.

In its final public meeting on April 24, 2026, the task force voted to adopt two new recommendations: establishing a permanent advisory body on AI and emerging technology, and regulating companion AI chatbots.

Alongside the final report, the task force is releasing two companion documents: an addendum reviewing existing state and federal AI regulation, and a survey of Washington workers on AI's impact in the workplace.

The final report, along with the task force's prior reports and supporting research, is available on the Attorney General's website at https://www.atg.wa.gov/aitaskforce.

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