VA HB2250: Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency Act; transparency and disclosure requirements.

In one paragraph

Virginia's HB 2250 (2025 Regular Session) would have amended the Consumer Data Protection Act and added an Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency Act (new Title 59.1 chapter, §§ 59.1-607 through 59.1-611) with requirements for generative AI developers. It would also have allowed third-party opt-out of data processing and required consent to process adolescents' data. Left in committee on February 4, 2025; it failed.

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What it means for business

None: the bill died without passing and never became law. Data controllers and generative AI developers would have faced new privacy and AI-developer duties had it passed.

Key provisions

1. 1Would let consumers authorize a third party, including through a browser setting or other universal opt-out mechanism, to opt out of processing of their personal data
2. 2A controller with actual knowledge or willful disregard that a consumer is an adolescent (13 to under 16) could not process personal data or collect precise geolocation without the adolescent's consent
3. 3Attorney General would have discretion whether to offer an opportunity to cure beginning January 1, 2026
4. 4Would revise the definitions of "sale of personal data," "sensitive data" and "biometric data"
5. 5Would add requirements for developers of generative AI systems or services in a new Title 59.1 chapter (§§ 59.1-607 through 59.1-611)
6. 6Subcommittee recommended laying on the table (9-Y 1-N); left in committee February 4, 2025; status Failed

Latest legislative action

Feb 4, 2025. Left in Communications, Technology and Innovation

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