Bill

Bill > HB2554


VA HB2554

Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act; established.


summary

Introduced
01/11/2025
In Committee
01/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/22/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act established. Requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems made available in the Commonwealth to ensure that any generative artificial intelligence system that produces audio, images, text, or video content includes on such AI-generated content a clear and conspicuous disclosure that meets certain requirements specified in the bill. The bill also requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems to implement reasonable procedures to prevent downstream use of such system without the required disclosures and requires any third-party licensee of a generative artificial intelligence system to also implement such procedures. The bill provides that a violation of the disclosure requirements constitutes a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The bill allows the Attorney General to offer developers a right to cure noncompliance that is noticed by the Attorney General and provides that a person or entity claiming to be injured due to a violation of the disclosure requirements shall be entitled to initiate an action for monetary damages or equitable relief.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act, which requires developers of generative AI systems in Virginia to include clear and conspicuous disclosures on AI-generated content across audio, image, text, and video formats. The bill defines key terms like "generative artificial intelligence" and sets specific requirements for disclosing AI-generated content. Developers must ensure that AI-generated content includes a permanent, unavoidable disclosure that identifies the content as AI-generated, includes metadata about the content's creation, and is easily understandable to a reasonable person. The bill also mandates that developers and third-party licensees implement procedures to prevent the removal of these disclosures, such as contractual requirements and potential system access termination. Violations of the act are considered prohibited practices under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, allowing the Attorney General to provide a 30-day cure period before initiating enforcement action. Additionally, individuals who claim to be injured by violations can pursue monetary damages or equitable relief, potentially including attorney fees. The primary goal of the bill is to increase transparency and help consumers identify when content has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left in Communications, Technology and Innovation (on 02/04/2025)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2554
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2554) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1025661.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2554/text/HB2554
Loading...