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District of Columbia
AI laws
We track 7 artificial-intelligence bills and regulations in District of Columbia. 3 have been signed or enacted, and 3 are still moving.
Last updated Oct 13, 2026 · How we collect and check bills
Where District of Columbia’s bills stand
7 bills- Introduced
- 0
- In committee
- 3
- Passed a chamber
- 0
- Signed or enacted
- 3
- Dead or vetoed
- 1
Overview
How District of Columbia regulates AI
District of Columbia has 7 published AI-related bills in our register, 3 of them signed or enacted. Every bill below links to its own page with the status, dates and a plain-English summary.
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District of Columbia AI bills
RSS feed for District of ColumbiaDistribution of False Sexual Imagery Prohibition Amendment Act of 2025
The District of Columbia's B26-0524, the Distribution of False Sexual Imagery Prohibition Amendment Act of 2025, would amend the Criminalization of Non-Consensual Pornography Act of 2014 to make it a misdemeanor (up to 180 days) to knowingly distribute a non-consensual "false sexual image" with specified intent, and a felony (up to 2 years) in aggravated cases. Introduced December 1, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, it is pending in Council Period 26.
Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Education Act of 2025
The District of Columbia's B26-0491 (Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Education Act of 2025) would require each local education agency serving grades 9-12 to adopt and implement a model AI literacy policy on appropriate use and instruction of AI by students and staff, and direct OSSE to issue guidance and require educator training. Introduced November 17, 2025; referred to the Committee of the Whole December 2, 2025; it has not passed.
Autonomous Vehicles Amendment Act of 2025
The District of Columbia's B26-0323, the Autonomous Vehicles Amendment Act of 2025, would amend the Autonomous Vehicle Act of 2012 to establish a framework for autonomous vehicle operations, including commercial operations. The captured introduced text would let a fully autonomous vehicle operate without a human driver on public roads if it meets stated conditions. Introduced July 11, 2025 and referred to committee, it is pending in Council Period 26.
Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit Requirement Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025
Expired. This District of Columbia emergency act, in force from March 21 to June 19, 2025, amended the Autonomous Vehicle Act of 2012 to bar testing or operating an autonomous vehicle on District roads without an AV testing permit. Until DDOT made permit applications available, testing or operation was allowed only with a test operator in the vehicle ready to drive, compliance with other laws, and 10 business days' electronic notice to DDOT listing the vehicles, operator training and licenses, locations and dates. As a congressional review emergency act it lasted at most 90 days.
Public Life and Activity Zones Amendment ("PLAZA") Act of 2024 (D.C. Law 25-312)
Section 6 of D.C. Law 25-312, the PLAZA Act of 2024, amends the Autonomous Vehicle Act of 2012. No person or entity may test or operate an autonomous vehicle on a District roadway without an AV testing permit. Until DDOT makes the permit application available, testing is allowed only with a test operator ready to take over and with electronic notice to DDOT at least 10 business days ahead. DDOT may restrict testing for non-compliance, emergencies, special events or safety, reporting becomes quarterly, and the grandfather clause for earlier operators is repealed. The rest of the act is about public space, not AI.
Deepfake Political Advertising Regulation Amendment Act of 2024
The District of Columbia's B25-0832, the Deepfake Political Advertising Regulation Amendment Act of 2024, would have required campaign material containing AI-generated "artificial media" to carry a disclosure statement, barred knowingly distributing artificial media within 90 days of an election, and allowed injunctive relief and Campaign Finance Board civil fines. Introduced June 5, 2024 and referred to committee, it was not enacted and died when Council Period 25 ended.
Autonomous Vehicles Testing Program Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-156)
D.C. Law 23-156, the Autonomous Vehicles Testing Program Amendment Act of 2020, amends the Autonomous Vehicle Act of 2012 (D.C. Code 50-2351 et seq.). It defines an autonomous driving system and autonomous vehicle and has the District Department of Transportation run a testing program: no one may test or operate an autonomous vehicle on a District roadway without an AV testing permit. Applicants submit a safety and risk-mitigation assessment, operational design domain and certifications, and must be able to cover a $5 million judgment. Testing entities report crashes and file periodic reports.
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