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What does Washington require
right now?
The current bills, deadlines, enforcement patterns, and what your district should actually be doing about it.
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Laws tracked
3
In this state
Enacted
2
On the books
In motion
1
Actively moving
Most recently enacted
What just became law?
Enacted
RCW 19.375Washington Biometric Privacy Act
Prohibits collection, purchase, sale, or disclosure of biometric identifiers without prior informed consent. Covers facial recognition, fingerprints, iris/retina scans, voiceprints, and palm prints. Requires data retention schedules and secure storage. Enforced by the Attorney General — no private right of action.
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What else is enacted?
Enacted
SB 5838 (2024)SB 5838 — AI Task Force with Education Representatives
Creates a state AI task force that explicitly includes education representatives to develop AI governance frameworks applicable to K-12 schools. Task force recommendations expected to shape subsequent legislation and mandatory district-level AI governance requirements. Foundational step toward Washington-specific K-12 AI regulation.
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IN COMMITTEE
SB 5956 (2026)SB 5956 — AI in Student Discipline and Surveillance
Would address AI use in student discipline and surveillance in Washington public schools; expected to set limits on using AI for discipline decisions and student monitoring. Passed one chamber. Moving toward one of the first explicit state bans on AI-driven discipline in K-12.
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