BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1951: Algorithmic discrimination

Promoting ethical artificial intelligence by protecting against algorithmic discrimination.

Summary

Requires developers and deployers of automated decision tools to annually complete and document impact assessments of automated decision tools beginning January 1, 2025.
Requires developers to issue statements and documentation about the intended uses of automated decision tools.
Permits the Attorney General to bring action on behalf of the state under the Consumer Protection Act.
Prohibits a deployer from using an automated decision tool that results in algorithmic discrimination, and makes this a violation under the Washington Law Against Discrimination.

From the House Bill Analysis 2024 (HB 1951), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to promoting ethical artificial intelligence by protecting against algorithmic discrimination;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1951 (2025–26) TNCs/large-scale events · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1951 (2021–22) Seller disclosure statements · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1951 (2019–20) County road emergency loans · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1951 (2017–18) Public emp. bargaining/OPMA · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1951 (2015–16) Unmarked law enf. vehicles · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1951 (2013–14) Front license plates display · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1951 (2011–12) Right to const. govt act · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1951 (2009–10) Salmonid hatcheries · Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2009