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HB2121

Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act; established, civil penalty. Verified

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AI Summary

The Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act mandates AI developers to apply provenance data to synthetic content and provide public tools for transparency, with enforcement by the Attorney General.

Business Impact

If you develop AI systems in Virginia, you must implement provenance data and tools by July 1, 2026, or face civil penalties.

State
Virginia
Bill Number
HB2121
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Effective Date
Jul 1, 2026
Last Action
Feb 4, 2025
Last Verified
Apr 20, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 20, 2026
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Technology Digital Media

Topics

AI Deepfakes AI Transparency Comprehensive AI

What This Means

The Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act establishes requirements for AI developers regarding the authenticity of synthetic digital content. It mandates the application of provenance data and the availability of tools for public access. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in AI-generated content, with enforcement by the Attorney General.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Left in Communications, Technology and Innovation

Compliance Checklist

Apply provenance data to synthetic digital content
Who: Developers of AI systems
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Make provenance application tool and reader available to the public
Who: Developers of AI systems
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Retain available provenance data
Who: Controllers of online services
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Include provenance application tool in capture devices
Who: Manufacturers of capture devices
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance

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Official Source

Official Bill Text
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Related Topics

AI Deepfakes AI Transparency Comprehensive AI

Affected Industries

Technology Digital Media

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