On March 24, 2026, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 2225 into law. HB 2225, effective January 1, 2027, introduces mandatory safeguards for artificial intelligence companion chatbots (AI companions), including robust protections for minors. Although California, New York, and Oregon have all passed similar laws, HB 2225 creates the strongest protections for both the
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