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Virginia · SB1417 · 2025 session

Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act; established, civil penalty.

IntroducedPassed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (15-Y 0-N) · Jan 24, 2025

In plain language

Establishes the Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act, requiring developers of generative AI systems to attach provenance data to AI-generated content and make provenance application and reader tools publicly available. Requires online service providers to retain available provenance data and capture devices to include provenance tools by default. Grants the Attorney General exclusive enforcement authority, with an optional cure period, effective July 1, 2026.

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Legislative history

4 actions · newest first
  1. Jan 24, 2025SenatePassed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (15-Y 0-N)
  2. Jan 22, 2025SenateFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1417)
  3. Jan 16, 2025SenateReferred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
  4. Jan 16, 2025SenatePresented and ordered printed 25104374D