The bill sets requirements for high-risk AI systems by public bodies and mandates a work group to assess local government impacts.
If you develop or use high-risk AI systems in Virginia, you must comply with new policies by July 1, 2027, or face potential penalties.
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What This Means
Virginia's HB2046 aims to regulate high-risk AI systems used by public bodies. It mandates the Chief Information Officer to create compliance policies and convene a work group to assess local government impacts. The bill's requirements take effect on July 1, 2027, highlighting the state's proactive approach to AI governance.
Key Provisions
- Establishes requirements for high-risk AI systems by public bodies.
- Mandates the CIO to create and maintain compliance policies.
- Requires a work group to assess local government impacts.
- Sets a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027, for substantive requirements.
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Compliance Checklist
Who: Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth
Deadline: By July 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance may be established in future regulations.
Who: Local governments
Deadline: Ongoing until July 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance may be established in future regulations.
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