Bill > HB2667

This bill establishes consumer protections for artificial intelligence (AI) systems in Washington State, aiming to balance innovation with risk reduction and consumer protection against algorithmic discrimination. It defines key terms like "algorithmic discrimination" (unlawful differential impact disfavoring individuals or groups), "artificial intelligence" (systems using machine learning and related technologies), and "consequential decision" (decisions with significant impact on access to essential services like employment, housing, or healthcare). The bill mandates that by July 1, 2027, deployers (businesses using AI) of "high-risk artificial intelligence systems" (AI designed to make or significantly influence consequential decisions) must implement risk management policies, conduct impact assessments to identify and mitigate risks of algorithmic discrimination, and notify consumers when such systems are used in consequential decisions. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these provisions, treating violations as unfair or deceptive trade practices, with a notice and cure period for initial violations. Government agencies using AI to interact with consumers must clearly disclose this interaction. The bill also extends the AI task force's work, including its deadline for a final report to July 1, 2027, and establishes an AI workplace advisory group to develop principles for responsible AI use in employment, with both groups having expiration dates in 2028. Certain AI systems, such as those used for narrow procedural tasks, antifraud technologies, or by small businesses not using their own data for training, may be exempt from some requirements.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2667&Year=2025&Initiative=false