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AI Summary
The FAIR AI Act mandates developers disclose certain AI model information and limits defenses in legal contexts, with an effective date of July 1, 2027.
Business Impact
If you develop AI models in Virginia, you must disclose key information about them by July 1, 2027, or face penalties.
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— 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
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What This Means
The Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act (FAIR AI Act) introduces significant requirements for developers of base AI models in Virginia, including the creation of the FAIR AI Enforcement Fund and limitations on defenses in legal contexts, effective July 1, 2027.
Key Provisions
- Developers must disclose certain information about base AI models in terms of service, appropriate for the medium and easily accessible to the user.
- Creation of the FAIR AI Enforcement Fund for addressing AI misuse, bias, and workforce disruption.
- Limitations on defenses available in criminal or civil actions against developers.
- Effective date for compliance is July 1, 2027.
Latest Legislative Action
Left in Committee Appropriations
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dawn M. Adams | Primary |
| Joshua E. Thomas | Primary |
| Keam | Primary |
| Luke E. Torian D | Primary |
| Mark L. Keam | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table ·
Feb 11, 2026
5 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation with amendment(s) ·
Feb 9, 2026
14 Yea
7 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) ·
Feb 9, 2026
6 Yea
2 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Disclose required information in terms of service
Who: Developers of base artificial intelligence models
Deadline: By July 1, 2027
Penalty: Liability for harm caused to plaintiffs
Who: Developers of base artificial intelligence models
Deadline: By July 1, 2027
Penalty: Liability for harm caused to plaintiffs
Contribute to the FAIR AI Enforcement Fund
Who: State agencies managing AI enforcement
Deadline: Ongoing after establishment
Penalty: Not specified, but may affect enforcement capabilities
Who: State agencies managing AI enforcement
Deadline: Ongoing after establishment
Penalty: Not specified, but may affect enforcement capabilities
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The FAIR AI Act requires developers of base artificial intelligence models to provide clear and conspicuous disclosures in their terms of service, appropriate for the medium and easily accessible to the user. The Act mandates disclosure of certain elements related to the AI system, emphasizing accountability and establishing the FAIR AI Enforcement Fund to address AI misuse, bias, and workforce disruption. Additionally, there are limitations on defenses available in criminal or civil actions against developers. The effective date for compliance is July 1, 2027.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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