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HB747 establishes standards for AI developers and deployers, enforced by the Attorney General with civil penalties. Deployers' standards effective July 1, 2026. The bill is in 'Introduced' status, last noted in the Communications, Technology and Innovation committee.
The Artificial Intelligence Developer Act introduces standards for AI developers and deployers in Virginia, focusing on risk avoidance, discrimination protection, disclosures, and impact assessments. Enforcement is by the Attorney General, with civil penalties for non-compliance and deployers' standards effective from July 1, 2026. The bill is in 'Introduced' status, last noted in the Communications, Technology and Innovation committee.
Key Provisions
Establishes operating standards for AI developers and deployers.
Mandates risk avoidance and protection against discrimination.
Requires disclosures and impact assessments.
Enforcement by the Office of the Attorney General with civil penalties for non-compliance.
Delayed effective date for deployers until July 1, 2026.
Latest Legislative Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0214)
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
Chris S. Runion
Primary
Ellen H. McLaughlin
Cosponsor
Compliance Checklist
Implement operating standards for AI development and deployment. Who: AI developers and deployers in Virginia. Deadline: By July 1, 2026. Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.
Conduct impact assessments for AI systems. Who: AI developers and deployers. Deadline: By July 1, 2026. Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
The Artificial Intelligence Developer Act, designated as HB747, establishes operational standards for developers and deployers of artificial intelligence technologies in Virginia. The bill outlines key areas of compliance, including the avoidance of certain risks, protection against discrimination, provision of necessary disclosures, and the requirement to conduct impact assessments. The enforcement of these standards is assigned to the Office of the Attorney General. Notably, the provisions specifically related to deployers have a delayed effective date, becoming enforceable on July 1, 2026. The bill mentions civil penalties as a potential consequence for non-compliance. The definitions of 'developers' and 'deployers' are provided within the bill to clarify the scope of its application. Currently, the bill is in 'Introduced' status, last noted in the Communications, Technology and Innovation committee.
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