Washington Advances Bills Regulating Employer Use of AI and Electronic Monitoring
Despite federal discouragement of state-level regulation of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies, AI regulation in various domains, including the workplace, remains a top priority for Washington lawmakers. The Washington Legislature began its 2026 Regular Session on January 12, 2026, which is scheduled to run for 60 days through March 12, 2026. Below are two examples—HB 2144...