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AI Summary
SB1417 requires AI developers to apply provenance data to synthetic content, with enforcement by the Attorney General, who may offer a chance to cure violations. Effective July 1, 2026.
Business Impact
If you develop AI systems, you must apply provenance data by July 1, 2026, or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act mandates AI developers to apply provenance data to synthetic digital content. It requires public access to provenance tools and grants enforcement authority to the Attorney General, who may offer a chance to cure violations before penalties. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Key Provisions
- Developers must apply provenance data to synthetic digital content.
- Developers must provide a public provenance application tool and reader.
- Online service controllers must retain available provenance data.
- Capture devices must include a provenance application tool by default.
- The Attorney General has enforcement authority.
- Opportunity to cure violations before civil penalties.
Latest Legislative Action
Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (15-Y 0-N)
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Ebbin D | Sponsor | SD-030 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (15-Y 0-N) ·
Jan 24, 2025
15 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Apply provenance data to synthetic digital content
Who: Developers of AI systems
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties may be imposed.
Who: Developers of AI systems
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties may be imposed.
Provide public access to provenance application tools
Who: Developers of AI systems
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties may be imposed.
Who: Developers of AI systems
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties may be imposed.
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Full Legal Analysis
SB1417, titled the Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act, establishes requirements for developers of artificial intelligence systems that generate synthetic digital content. The bill mandates that these developers apply provenance data to the content they create. Additionally, developers must provide a provenance application tool and a provenance reader for public use. Controllers of online services, products, or features are required to retain any available provenance data. Capture devices must include a provenance application tool by default. The Attorney General is granted authority to enforce these provisions and impose civil penalties for non-compliance. However, the Attorney General may offer developers an opportunity to cure violations before penalties are imposed. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Official Source
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