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AI Summary
The bill mandates Virginia law enforcement agencies to adopt policies for using covered AI systems by January 2027, following a model policy established by October 2026.
Business Impact
If you operate a law enforcement agency in Virginia, you must adopt AI usage policies by 2027 or face compliance penalties.
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— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Virginia's HB1170 aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence systems in law enforcement. By October 2026, the Department of Criminal Justice Services must create a model policy, which local agencies and the Department of State Police must adopt by January 2027.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a model policy for AI use by law enforcement by October 1, 2026.
- Requires local agencies and the Department of State Police to adopt a compliant policy by January 1, 2027.
- Mandates public availability of AI usage policies on agency websites.
Latest Legislative Action
Tabled in Communications, Technology and Innovation (21-Y 1-N)
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| C. Matthew Fariss | Primary |
| Charles D. Poindexter | Primary |
| Dave A. LaRock | Primary |
| H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. | Primary |
| Stacey Annie Carroll D | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Tabled in Communications, Technology and Innovation ·
Feb 2, 2026
21 Yea
1 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Adopt a written policy for the use of covered AI systems
Who: Local law enforcement agencies and sheriff's departments
Deadline: January 1, 2027
Who: Local law enforcement agencies and sheriff's departments
Deadline: January 1, 2027
Ensure model policy is established
Who: Department of Criminal Justice Services
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Who: Department of Criminal Justice Services
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Full Legal Analysis
HB1170 requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish a model policy for the use of covered artificial intelligence systems by October 1, 2026. Local law enforcement agencies, sheriff's departments, and the Department of State Police must adopt a compliant policy by January 1, 2027. The bill also mandates that these policies be publicly available on agency websites to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of AI systems.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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