BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5422

SB 5422: Collective bargaining/AI use

Allowing bargaining over matters related to certain uses of artificial intelligence.

Summary

Requires certain public employers to bargain over the decision to adopt, or modify current uses of, artificial intelligence technology if the adoption or modification affects employee wages or performance evaluations.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5422), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to allowing bargaining over matters related to certain uses of artificial intelligence;

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

Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5422)
Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 21, 2025Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5422)
Feb 21, 2025LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5422)
Feb 21, 2025Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5422)
Feb 21, 2025And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5422)
Feb 21, 2025And refer to Ways & Means.
Feb 21, 2025Minority; do not pass.
Feb 21, 2025LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 21, 2025Referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 22, 2025First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

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

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