AI Discrimination, Transparency Bills Introduced in Washington and Virginia
Legislation that would establish state-enforced civil penalties for AI-related violations was prefiled in Washington and Virginia this week.
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Washington State Rep. Clyde Shavers (D) introduced HB-1168, which would require that developers share detailed information about data they use to train AI systems, allowing consumers to better understand AI decision-making. The state attorney general would have sole enforcement authority.
In Virginia, Del. Michelle Maldonado (D) prefiled HB-2094, which would establish AG-enforced civil penalties for algorithmic discrimination and harm created by “consequential decisions” that AI systems make. The bill would become effective in July 2026.