Skip to content

Session Expired

Your session has expired. Please sign in again to continue where you left off.

Sign In Again

VA HB1521: Digital innovation & infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property & technology resources.

In Committee Virginia · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 11, 2026 · official bill text

HB1521 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced
Filed in the legislature; may be waiting for a committee hearing.
Passed a chamber
Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action.
Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
Effective date
The date the law says it takes effect. Once it has passed, the page shows "Effective" and the date. A court order can still block a law; if we know of one, the summary says so.
Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

Virginia's HB 1521 (2026 Regular Session) would create the Virginia Digital Innovation and Infrastructure Act (Code 59.1-607 et seq.), establishing rights in digital property and technology resources, requiring risk management policies for critical infrastructure controlled by critical AI systems, and preempting local regulation. Continued to 2027 on February 2, 2026.

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

What it means for business

Not law. If enacted, it would require risk management policies for critical infrastructure facilities controlled by critical AI systems and would preempt local rules.

Key provisions

  1. Would establish rights in digital property and technology resources; state or local restrictions on privately owning or using technology resources for lawful purposes would be subject to strict scrutiny
  2. Would require risk management policies for critical infrastructure facilities controlled by critical artificial intelligence systems
  3. Would provide safe harbors
  4. Would preempt local regulation, citing the need for a uniform statewide framework for technology resources and AI systems
  5. Would provide for enforcement and remedies
  6. 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 (showing 5 of 6)

NameRole
D Primary
Primary
Primary
Primary
Primary

Topics and industries

Related topics

Comprehensive AIAI Liability

Affected industries

Technology

This page is general information, not legal advice. Summaries are AI-assisted and may contain errors; read the statute for the controlling text and talk to a lawyer about your situation. Full disclaimer · Report an error

Related AI laws in Virginia

All Virginia bills →
HB797 Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent ve SB384 Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent ve SB365 Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; HB713 Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; SB796 Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act; established, enforcem SJR14 Artificial intelligence; Joint Commission on Technology and Science to study adv

Same topic in other states

Colorado SB189 Automated Decision-Making Technology Maryland SB936 Consumer Protection - High-Risk Artificial Intelligence - Developer and Deployer New York A03356 Enacts the "advanced artificial intelligence licensing act"; providing for regul Ohio HB628 License artificial intelligence risk mitigation organizations Missouri HB1769 Establishes the "AI Non-Sentience and Responsibility Act" Texas HB1709 Relating to the regulation and reporting on the use of artificial intelligence s