Source: Steptoe

Steptoe reports that the Governor of Virginia has vetoed House Bill 2094, which aimed to impose obligations on developers and users of high-risk AI systems. The bill proposed risk categorization, transparency duties, and audit requirements, but was rejected over concerns about innovation and administrative burden.

Legal experts interpret the veto as a signal that states may hesitate to regulate AI too quickly without federal coordination. However, the discussion around the bill indicates growing interest in state-level AI governance and the types of obligations likely to be included in future laws.