WA EO 24-01
Washington Executive Order 24-01 — Artificial Intelligence and Washington State Government
WA · Wash. Exec. Order No. 24-01 (Jan. 19, 2024)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- January 30, 2024
- Applies to
- Washington state agencies
- Enforced by
- Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech)
Governor Inslee's EO 24-01 directs WaTech to develop generative AI guidelines for Washington state government, identify high-value GenAI initiatives, and catalog high-risk uses across agencies.
Who is protected: Washingtonians interacting with state government using GenAI
Legal detail
Inslee EO 24-01 (Jan. 19, 2024): directs Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) to (1) develop GenAI guidelines and policies; (2) inventory high-value initiatives; (3) catalog high-risk uses; (4) coordinate pilot evaluations and equity reviews across agencies.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | WA |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | January 30, 2024 |
| Citation | Wash. Exec. Order No. 24-01 (Jan. 19, 2024) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI |
| Agency page | Executive Order 24-01 — Office of Governor Inslee |
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