State AI Law Comparison

Massachusetts vs Virginia

Side-by-side comparison of AI compliance requirements, penalties, and deadlines for businesses operating in Massachusetts and Virginia.

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Massachusetts has stricter AI regulations than Virginia

Massachusetts
MA
No Law
Penalty: N/A
Deadline: N/A
⚖️ No comprehensive AI law — algorithmic-discrimination bill (SD.3007) pending; AG 2024 advisory applies existing laws
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Virginia
VA
Vetoed
Penalty: N/A (vetoed)
Deadline: N/A (vetoed)
⚖️ HB 2094 — High-Risk AI Developer and Deployer Act (vetoed 2025-03-24)
View full Virginia guide →

Side-by-Side Comparison

Requirement
Massachusetts
Virginia
Law Status
No Law
Vetoed
Penalty
N/A
N/A (vetoed)
Deadline
N/A
N/A (vetoed)
Key Requirement
Massachusetts has not enacted a comprehensive AI law: a bill barring discriminatory automated decision systems in employment and other areas (SD.3007) remains in committee, and the state currently relies on Attorney General Campbell's April 2024 advisory that existing anti-discrimination and consumer-protection laws already apply to AI.
HB 2094 would have required high-risk AI developers to implement safeguards against algorithmic discrimination. Governor Youngkin vetoed the bill on March 24, 2025; no dedicated AI law currently in effect.
# of Laws
1 laws
1 laws

Which State is Riskier for Your Industry?

HR & Hiring AI
AI hiring tools face heavy scrutiny in both states. NYC law applies nationally if hiring NY residents.
Healthcare AI
Medical AI decision support has specific compliance requirements beyond general AI laws.
Fintech / Credit AI
AI used in credit decisions must comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act + state laws.
Customer Service AI
Chatbots and automated customer interactions may require disclosure in both states.

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