In a sign of the issue’s bipartisan concern, lawmakers in more traditionally conservative states are embracing bills that require chatbot safeguards for kids and prohibit addictive algorithms for those under 18.

Every Friday, TCAI brings you an overview of AI-related legislation moving through state legislatures. This week: Washington and Utah pass major AI bills on the eve of adjournment. Virginia passes three AI bills prior to heading home, and it looks like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ AI Bill of Rights is stalled in the House.

Washington lawmakers gave final passage last night to an AI companion chatbot safety bill, HB 2225, on the eve of adjournment. This is the second chatbot safety bill to pass in 2026, following Oregon’s approval of a similar bill late last week.