Task Force Report — WA AI Task Force Final Report

Summary

The Washington State Artificial Intelligence Task Force, administered by the Attorney General's Office, released its final report on July 1, 2026, the third and last report the Legislature required after a preliminary report (December 2024) and an interim report (December 2025). Across the three reports it has made eleven policy recommendations to the Legislature and Governor; at its final meeting it added recommendations for a permanent advisory body on AI and emerging technology and for regulating companion AI chatbots.

Key dates

1. July 1, 2026Enacted
2. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
3. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: October 16, 2027.

Evidence

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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jul 1 2026 The Washington State Artificial Intelligence Task Force today released its final report

   Supports: Release date

   Combined with those earlier reports, the task force has now advanced eleven policy recommendations to the Legislature and Governor.

   Supports: Recommendations

   Washington State AI Task Force releases final report Washington State Office of the Attorney General Primary source