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AI Summary
HB797, identical to SB 384, directs JCOTS to study a framework for independent verification organizations assessing AI adherence to standards, with a report due to specific committees.
Business Impact
If you operate an AI verification organization, you must prepare for new standards assessments or risk losing credibility.
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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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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
HB797, identical to SB 384, mandates the Joint Commission on Technology and Science in Virginia to explore the feasibility of a framework for independent verification organizations, with a report to Senate and House committees.
Key Provisions
- Directs JCOTS to evaluate the feasibility and impact of a framework for independent verification organizations assessing AI adherence to standards.
- Requires a report with recommendations to be submitted by November 1, 2026, to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and General Laws and Technology and the House Committees on Appropriations and Communications, Technology and Innovation.
Latest Legislative Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0425)
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 15)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alex Q. Askew D | Primary |
| Patrick A. Hope D | Primary |
| Alfonso H. Lopez D | Cosponsor |
| Bonita G. Anthony D | Cosponsor |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | Cosponsor |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 10)
H VOTE: ·
Mar 10, 2026
84 Yea
14 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Passage R ·
Mar 9, 2026
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) ·
Mar 5, 2026
39 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
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Full Legal Analysis
HB797, identical to SB 384, mandates the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) to evaluate the feasibility and impact of developing a framework for any person or entity seeking to act as an independent verification organization assessing AI adherence to standards. The report must be submitted to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and General Laws and Technology and the House Committees on Appropriations and Communications, Technology and Innovation by November 1, 2026.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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