Artificial Intelligence Task Force

In 2024, the Washington State Legislature passed ESSB 5838, establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force administered by the Attorney General's Office. The Task Force assessed uses and trends of artificial intelligence across broad sectors of society and made recommendations to the Legislature and Governor regarding guidelines and potential legislation for the use of artificial intelligence systems. The Task Force released three reports that contained 11 policy recommendations. The Task Force also commissioned three research studies that 1) summarized the risks and benefits of AI, 2) surveyed worker sentiment on the rise of AI, and 3) provided an overview and analysis of existing state and federal laws applicable to AI.

Task Force Reports

Final Report (released July 1^st, 2026)
Interim Report (released December 1^st, 2025)
Preliminary Report (released December 30^th, 2024)

Supplementary Work

Task Force Members:

Name	Title	Stakeholder Group
Senator Marko Liias	D-Edmonds (21st Legislative District)	Senate Democratic Caucus
Senator Matt Boehnke	R-Kennewick (8th Legislative District)	Senate Republican Caucus
Representative Clyde Shavers	D-Clinton (10th Legislative District)	House Democratic Caucus
Representative Travis Couture	R-Allyn (35th Legislative District)	House Republican Caucus
Dr. Madgalena Balazinska	Director, Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington	Academia
Cherika Carter	Secretary Treasurer, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO	Statewide Labor Organizations
Sean DeWitz	State Government Affairs Manager, Washington Hospitality Association	Hospitality Industry
Scott Frank	Director of Performance and IT Audit, Office of the Washington State Auditor	Washington State Auditor
Ryan Harkins	Senior Director of Public Policy, Microsoft	Software Industry
Amy Harris	Director of Government Affairs, Washington Technology Industry Association	Private Technology Industry Groups
Yuki Ishizuka	Technology Policy Manager, Washington State Office of the Attorney General	Office of the Attorney General
Leah Koshiyama	Senior Director, Responsible AI & Technology, Salesforce	LGBTQ+ Community
Crystal Leatherman	Director of Policy & Government Affairs, Washington Retail Association	Retail Industry
Chief Darrell Lowe	Chief of Police, Redmond Police Department	Public Safety
Beau Perschbacher	Senior Policy Advisor for Economic Development & General Government, Governor's Office	Office of the Governor
Katy Ruckle	State Chief Privacy Officer, Washington Technology Solutions	Washington Technology Solutions
Dr. Tee Sannon	Technology Policy Program Director, ACLU-Washington	Community Advocate Associations
Paula Sardinas	President/CEO, FMS Global Strategies, LLC	Community Advocate Associations
Vicky Tamaru	Founder, buildJUSTLY	Community Advocate Associations

The Washington State Attorney General‘s Office appreciates the services of Joe Nguyen, Rick Talbert, Montana Miranda, Sherri Sawyer, Kelly Fukai and Terrance Stevenson, each of whom served on the AI Task Force at various times.

Meetings

Friday, April 24, 2026: AI Task Force Meeting: Watch / Minutes
Friday, April 10, 2026: Artificial Intelligence Task Force: Watch / Minutes
Friday, December 12, 2025: Joint Ethical AI/Consumer Protection/Public Safety Subcommittee: Watch
Thursday, November 20, 2025: AI Task Force Meeting: Watch
Friday, November 7, 2025: Joint Ethical AI/Consumer Protection/Public Safety Subcommittee: Watch
Thursday, September 25, 2025: AI Task Force Meeting: Watch / Minutes
Thursday, August 21, 2025: AI Task Force Meeting: Watch / Minutes
Friday, July 18, 2025: AI Task Force Meeting: Watch
Friday, June 13, 2025: Ethical AI and AI Governance Subcommittee Meeting: Watch
Wednesday, June 4, 2025: Industry and Innovation Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Thursday, May 29, 2025: Labor Subcommittee: Watch
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 2025: Public Safety Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Wednesday. May 7, 2025: Industry and Innovation Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Friday, May 2, 2025: Education & Workforce Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Friday, April 4, 2025: Education & Workforce Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Wednesday, March 19, 2025: Healthcare Subcommittee Meeting: Watch
Friday, March 14, 2025: Ethical AI and AI Governance Subcommittee Meeting: Watch
Friday, March 7, 2025: Education & Workforce Subcommittee Meeting: Watch / Minutes
Wednesday, February 19, 2025: Consumer Protection and Privacy Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Thursday, February 13, 2025: Public Safety Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Friday, February 7, 2025: Education and Workforce Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Monday, December 16, 2024: Voting Meeting: Watch / Minutes
Wednesday, November 20, 2024: Consumer Protection and Privacy Subcommittee: Watch
Tuesday, October 29, 2024: Task Force meeting: Watch / Minutes
Friday, October 11, 2024: Joint meeting of the Ethical & Responsible AI and Consumer Protection & Privacy Subcommittees Watch / Minutes
Wednesday, September 4, 2024: Ethical and Responsible AI/AI Governance Subcommittee: Minutes
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Industry and Innovation Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Wednesday, August 28, 2024: Transportation Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Monday, August 26, 2024: Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Monday, August 26, 2024: Labor Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Friday, August 23, 2024: Public Safety Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Wednesday, August 14, 2024: Climate and Energy Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Wednesday, August 14, 2024: Government and Public Sector Efficiency Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Tuesday, August 13, 2024: Consumer Protection and Privacy Subcommittee: Watch / Minutes
Friday, July 26, 2024: Inaugural Task Force meeting: Watch