This bill mandates a framework for law enforcement's use of generative AI, machine learning, audiovisual surveillance technologies, and interrogation practices, including basic training and recertification, with specific training deadlines for officers employed before July 1, 2026. It also prohibits the purchase of unapproved forensic analysis equipment by both local law enforcement and campus police departments, requiring approval from the Department of Forensic Science or the Forensic Science Board.
If you operate a law enforcement agency in Virginia, you must implement a compliance framework for AI technologies by July 1, 2024, or face penalties.
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What This Means
Virginia's HB1257 seeks to regulate the use of advanced technologies like generative AI, machine learning, and audiovisual surveillance in law enforcement. It requires the Department of Criminal Justice to ensure officers employed before July 1, 2026, complete training by January 1, 2030. Additionally, it prohibits the purchase of unapproved forensic analysis equipment by local law enforcement and campus police departments, with necessary approval from the Department of Forensic Science or the Forensic Science Board.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a framework for the use of generative AI, machine learning, and audiovisual surveillance in law enforcement.
- Requires model policies to be published by January 1, 2027.
- Mandates law enforcement agencies to adopt these policies by July 1, 2027.
- Sets compulsory training standards for officers on the use of these technologies, including basic training and recertification, with a deadline for officers employed before July 1, 2026, to complete training by January 1, 2030.
- Prohibits purchase of unapproved forensic analysis equipment by local law enforcement and campus police departments, requiring approval from the Department of Forensic Science or the Forensic Science Board.
- Delayed effective date for certain provisions until January 1, 2030.
Latest Legislative Action
Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Glass D | Sponsor | HD-093 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: All law enforcement agencies
Deadline: By July 1, 2027
Who: Law enforcement officers employed before July 1, 2026
Deadline: By January 1, 2030
Who: Local law enforcement agencies and campus police departments
Deadline: By January 1, 2030
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