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AI Summary
The bill establishes requirements for high-risk AI systems used by public bodies and mandates a work group to assess local government compliance.
Business Impact
If you operate a public body in Virginia using high-risk AI, you must comply with new regulations by July 1, 2027, or face penalties.
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Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Senate Bill 1214 in Virginia focuses on regulating high-risk artificial intelligence systems used by public bodies. It mandates the Chief Information Officer to develop, publish, and maintain policies and convene a work group to evaluate local government compliance. The bill aims to ensure responsible AI deployment and mitigate risks associated with algorithmic discrimination.
Key Provisions
- Establishes requirements for high-risk AI systems used by public bodies.
- Mandates the CIO to develop, publish, and maintain policies for procurement and assessment of these systems.
- Creates a work group to evaluate local government compliance with the bill.
- Prohibits algorithmic discrimination in the use of high-risk AI systems.
- Requires ongoing assessments of high-risk AI systems.
- Sets a compliance deadline of July 1, 2027.
- Requires a compliance clause in procurement contracts for high-risk AI systems starting July 1, 2027.
Latest Legislative Action
Left in Appropriations
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker D | Sponsor | HD-045 |
| Lashrecse Aird D | Sponsor | SD-013 |
| Marcia Price D | Sponsor | HD-095 |
| Michelle Maldonado D | Sponsor | HD-050 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 7)
H ·
Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation and referred to Appropriations (13-Y 8-N) ·
Feb 10, 2025
13 Yea
8 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N) ·
Feb 10, 2025
7 Yea
3 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N) ·
Feb 4, 2025
39 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Develop and implement policies for high-risk AI systems
Who: Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth
Deadline: By July 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Who: Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth
Deadline: By July 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Assess the impact of high-risk AI systems on local governments
Who: Work group convened by the CIO
Deadline: By July 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Who: Work group convened by the CIO
Deadline: By July 1, 2027
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Senate Bill 1214 establishes a framework for the development, deployment, and use of high-risk artificial intelligence systems by public bodies in Virginia. It requires the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to develop, publish, and maintain policies and procedures that govern these systems, ensuring they do not result in algorithmic discrimination. The bill also mandates the formation of a work group to assess the impact of these requirements on local governments, with a compliance deadline set for July 1, 2027. Key definitions within the bill clarify what constitutes a 'high-risk artificial intelligence system' and outline the responsibilities of developers, deployers, and integrators of such systems. The bill emphasizes the importance of ongoing assessments to prevent algorithmic discrimination and mandates that compliance clauses be included in procurement contracts for high-risk AI systems starting July 1, 2027. This legislation aligns with growing trends in other states focusing on AI accountability and regulation, reflecting a broader movement towards responsible AI governance. As such, public bodies in Virginia will need to prepare for significant changes in how they utilize AI technologies, ensuring compliance with the new standards set forth in this bill.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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