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AI Summary
VA HB1514: Employment decisions, including disclosures and complaint processes.
Business Impact
If you use AI for employment decisions in Virginia, you must ensure compliance with automated decision system regulations by July 1, 2024, or face civil penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
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What This Means
Employment decisions involving automated systems require disclosures and complaint processes.
Key Provisions
- Requires human involvement in employment decisions influenced by automated systems.
- Mandates compliance with federal and state laws.
- Requires annual testing of automated decision systems.
- Imposes civil penalties for any employer that violates the provisions of the bill.
- Specifies an opt-out mechanism for the use of automated decision systems.
- Mandates data security and staff training on automated decision systems.
- Requires state agencies to disclose their use of automated decision systems.
- Requires the Department and local government employers to establish and publicize a process for filing concerns and complaints.
Latest Legislative Action
Left in Committee Appropriations
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 22)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Adams, D.M. | Primary |
| Delores L. McQuinn D | Primary |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | Primary |
| Kathy K.L. Tran D | Primary |
| Luke E. Torian D | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table ·
Feb 11, 2026
5 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Reported from General Laws ·
Feb 10, 2026
21 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Subcommittee recommends reporting ·
Feb 5, 2026
8 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws regarding automated decision systems.
Who: State agencies and local governments
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalties for violations
Who: State agencies and local governments
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalties for violations
Provide a process for individuals to opt out of automated decision systems.
Who: State agencies and local governments
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalties for violations
Who: State agencies and local governments
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Civil penalties for violations
Annually test automated decision systems for algorithmic discrimination.
Who: State agencies and local governments
Deadline: Annually
Penalty: Civil penalties for violations
Who: State agencies and local governments
Deadline: Annually
Penalty: Civil penalties for violations
Full Legal Analysis
Multi-pass verified (Pass 2: 85% → Pass 3: 85% → Final: 85%). The analysis accurately reflects the key provisions of the bill, including the requirement for human involvement in employment decisions. Additionally, state agencies must disclose their use of automated decision systems, and the Department and local government employers are required to establish and publicize a process for applicants and employees to file concerns and complaints.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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