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VA HB171: Internet safety; instruction to include key modern digital safety topics.

Effective Jul 1, 2026 Virginia · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB171 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Jul 1, 2026
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In one paragraph

Virginia HB 171 (2026) amends Code 22.1-70.2 so each school division's internet safety policy includes instruction on key modern digital safety topics, including online scams, misinformation and content generated by artificial intelligence. Effective July 1, 2026.

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

What it means for business

Virginia school divisions and curriculum providers must add AI-generated content to internet safety lessons.

Key provisions

  1. Code 22.1-70.2: school division internet safety instruction must cover content generated by artificial intelligence
  2. Also covers online scams and misinformation
  3. Effective July 1, 2026

Latest legislative action

Apr 2, 2026. Approved by Governor-Chapter 48 (effective 7/1/2026)

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-095
D Sponsor HD-007
D Sponsor HD-085

Roll call votes (showing 3 of 6)

S Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Mar 2, 2026

40 yea0 nayPassed

S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A) Feb 27, 2026

37 yea0 nay3 otherPassed

S Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) Feb 26, 2026

15 yea0 nayPassed

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Education

Affected industries

EducationGovernment

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Utah HB0273 Classroom Technology Amendments Maryland HB504 Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act Tennessee HB825 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to internet safety. California AB1766 Health curriculum framework: human trafficking and online safety. Florida H1361 Education North Carolina S257 2026 Appropriations Act.