HB2121Virginia2025 sessionIntroduced
Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act; established, civil penalty.
Generative AI & foundation modelsConsumer protection & disclosureLiability & private right of action
Plain-language summary
Establishes the Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act in Virginia, requiring AI developers to attach provenance data to synthetic content generated by their systems and to make provenance tools publicly available. Requires online service controllers to retain provenance data and capture devices to include provenance tools by default, with Attorney General enforcement and civil penalties.
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History
Jan 7, 2025
HPrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25104552D
Jan 7, 2025
HReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Jan 16, 2025
HAssigned CT & I sub: Technology and Innovation
Jan 22, 2025
HFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2121)
Jan 22, 2025
HSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2025
HLeft in Communications, Technology and Innovation
Progress
IntroducedJan 7, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
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Rep. Michelle Maldonado (D)Prime sponsor
JG
Rep. Jackie Glass (D)
IS
Rep. Irene Shin (D)
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