Bill Analysis - HB 2503, Regulating Artificial Intelligence Training Data (House Office of Program Research)

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This Bill Analysis of HB 2503 comes from the Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research for the Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Committee. Its brief description is regulating artificial intelligence training data, and the hearing date is 1/21/26. Before a generative AI system is made publicly available to Washingtonians, the developer must post documentation regarding the data used to train the system, including the sources of the datasets. Developers must comply by January 1, 2027 for systems released on or after January 1, 2022. The analysis states that appropriation is none and that a violation would be an unfair or deceptive act under the Consumer Protection Act.

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Washington State                    BILL
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research   ANALYSIS
Technology, Economic Development, &
Veterans Committee
                                        HB 2503
Brief Description: Regulating artificial intelligence training data.

Sponsors: Representatives Shavers, Duerr, Parshley, Kloba, Hill, Pollet and Ramel.


                                     Brief Summary of Bill
          • Requires a developer of a generative artificial intelligence system to post
            documentation regarding the data used to train the system.


Hearing Date: 1/21/26

Staff: Emily Poole (786-7106).

Background:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is defined and understood in different ways. The National Institute of
Standards and Technology, in its AI Risk Management Framework, defines an AI system as an
engineered or machine-based system that can, for a given set of objectives, generate outputs such
as predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments.

In 2024 the Legislature established the AI Task Force, administered by the Office of the
Attorney General. The Task Force is tasked with assessing current uses and trends of AI and
making recommendations to the Legislature regarding guidelines and potential legislation for the
use of AI systems.

Summary of Bill:

Required Documentation.



     This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative
     members in their deliberations. This analysis is not part of the legislation nor does it
     constitute a statement of legislative intent.

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Before a generative AI system, or a substantial modification to a generative AI system, is made
publicly available to Washingtonians for use, the developer of the system is required to post
documentation regarding the data used to train the generative AI system.

The required documentation must include a high-level summary of the datasets used in the
development of the generative AI system, including:
   • the sources of the datasets;
   • a general description of how the datasets further the intended purpose of the system;
   • the number of data points included in the datasets, which may be in general ranges;
   • a high-level description of the types of data points within the datasets;
   • whether the datasets include any data protected by copyright, trademark, or patent, or
      whether the datasets are in the public domain;
   • whether the datasets were purchased or licensed by the developer;
   • whether the datasets include personal information or aggregate consumer information;
   • whether there were any modifications to the datasets by the developer;
   • the dates the datasets were first trained or the date of the last significant update to the
      datasets; and
   • whether the system used or continuously uses synthetic data generation in its development.

Developers must comply with this requirement by January 1, 2027, for generative AI systems, or
substantial modifications of such systems, that are released on or after January 1, 2022.

A developer is not required to post documentation for a generative AI system that:
   • has the sole purpose of helping to ensure security and integrity;
   • has the sole purpose of operating aircraft in the national airspace;
   • is developed for national security, military, or defense purposes and that is made available
     only to a federal entity; or
   • is subject to the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Developers must comply with documentation requirements based on the generally acknowledged
state of the art, without compromising intellectual property rights or trade secrets.

Enforcement.
A violation of the bill's requirements is deemed to affect the public interest and constitute an
unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce for purposes of the Consumer Protection Act.

Definitions.
Definitions for certain terms are provided, including "developer," "artificial intelligence," and
"generative artificial intelligence."

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Requested on January 16, 2026.



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Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is
passed.




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