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The bill mandates a framework for law enforcement's use of AI technologies, requires policy adoption by July 1, 2027, and mandates forensic lab accreditation by an ILAC MRA signatory.
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What This Means
House Bill 1261 aims to regulate the use of generative AI, machine learning, and audiovisual surveillance technologies by law enforcement in Virginia. It requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to ensure compliance with model policies by July 1, 2027.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a framework for the use of generative AI and machine learning by law enforcement.
- Requires model policies to be published by January 1, 2027.
- Mandates training for law enforcement officers on AI technologies by January 1, 2030.
- Requires compulsory minimum training standards for basic training and recertification of law-enforcement officers.
- Specifies custodial and noncustodial interrogation practices for both adults and juveniles.
- Prohibits unaccredited forensic laboratories from operation unless accredited by an ILAC MRA signatory.
- Restricts purchase of any breath test device, presumptive chemical test, or presumptive mobile instrument to approved devices.
- Sets a delayed effective date of January 1, 2030, for certain provisions.
- Mandates law enforcement agencies to adopt policies consistent with model policies by July 1, 2027.
Latest Legislative Action
Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
Compliance Checklist
Adopt model policies for AI and machine learning use
Who: All law enforcement agencies
Deadline: July 1, 2027
Who: All law enforcement agencies
Deadline: July 1, 2027
Complete required training on AI technologies
Who: Law enforcement officers employed before July 1, 2026
Deadline: January 1, 2030
Who: Law enforcement officers employed before July 1, 2026
Deadline: January 1, 2030
Ensure forensic laboratories are accredited
Who: Local law enforcement agencies and campus police departments
Deadline: January 1, 2030
Who: Local law enforcement agencies and campus police departments
Deadline: January 1, 2030
Purchase only approved forensic analysis equipment
Who: Local law enforcement agencies and campus police departments
Deadline: January 1, 2030
Who: Local law enforcement agencies and campus police departments
Deadline: January 1, 2030
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