Oregon and Washington Join California in Enacting Companion Chatbot Laws - Mayer Brown
Oregon and Washington have enacted companion chatbot laws similar to California's, imposing new obligations on businesses offering AI-driven companion chatbots.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) space on August 18, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Health systems, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health compliance teams operating or offering companion chatbot services in Oregon and Washington. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text; check official state legislation for effective dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Healthcare AI Regulation (FDA / ONC) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New legal requirements for companion chatbots in Oregon and Washington, following California's lead, likely including transparency, safety, and user protection measures.
Who it affects
Health systems, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health compliance teams operating or offering companion chatbot services in Oregon and Washington.
What you must do
Review current companion chatbot offerings for compliance with new state laws; implement necessary changes to meet legal obligations.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided text; check official state legislation for effective dates.
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