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VA HB1257: Law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technologies & interrogation practices; forensic lab.

In Committee Virginia · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 11, 2026 · official bill text

HB1257 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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Enacted
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Effective date
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Dead / vetoed
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In one paragraph

Virginia's HB 1257 (2026 Regular Session) would direct the Department of Criminal Justice Services to set a framework for law-enforcement use of generative AI, machine learning systems and audiovisual surveillance technologies and for interrogations, with model policies and training. Continued to 2027 in committee on February 2, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Not law. No duties for private businesses; it would apply to the Department of Criminal Justice Services, law-enforcement agencies and officers.

Key provisions

  1. The Department would develop policies and publish model policies on generative AI, machine learning systems, audiovisual surveillance technologies and interrogation practices
  2. The Department would publish model policies by January 1, 2027, and all law-enforcement agencies would have to adopt consistent policies by July 1, 2027
  3. The Department would set compulsory minimum training standards for basic training and recertification of officers on these technologies and on interrogations
  4. The bill also covers forensic laboratory accreditation (see title); amends Code 9.1-101, 9.1-102 and 9.1-1110 and adds 15.2-1723.3 and 23.1-815.2
  5. Status: continued to 2027 in House Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee on February 2, 2026

Latest legislative action

Feb 2, 2026. Continued to 2027 in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-093

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Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

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