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VA SB1161: Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act; established.

Dead/Failed Virginia · 2025 session

Last verified Oct 11, 2026 · official bill text

SB1161 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Jan 24, 2025.

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Introduced
Filed in the legislature; may be waiting for a committee hearing.
Passed a chamber
Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action.
Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
Effective date
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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

Virginia's SB 1161 (2025 Regular Session) would have created the Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act, requiring developers of generative AI systems that produce audio, images, text or video to include a clear and conspicuous disclosure on AI-generated content and to prevent downstream use without it. Passed by indefinitely in committee on January 24, 2025; it failed.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None: the bill died without passing and never became law. Generative AI developers and licensees would have faced disclosure and safeguard duties and private lawsuits had it passed.

Key provisions

  1. Would add §§ 59.1-607 through 59.1-609 to Title 59.1 and amend § 59.1-200
  2. Generative AI developers would have to ensure AI-generated audio, images, text or video carries a clear and conspicuous disclosure
  3. Developers and third-party licensees would have to implement reasonable procedures to prevent downstream use without the required disclosures
  4. A violation would be a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act
  5. Attorney General could offer a right to cure; an injured person could sue for monetary damages or equitable relief
  6. Passed by indefinitely in Senate General Laws and Technology with letter (15-Y 0-N) on January 24, 2025; status Failed

Latest legislative action

Jan 24, 2025. Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (15-Y 0-N)

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor SD-037

Roll call votes

S Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (15-Y 0-N) Jan 24, 2025

15 yea0 nayPassed

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Topics and industries

Related topics

AI TransparencyAI Deepfakes

Affected industries

TechnologyMedia

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