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VA HJR32: Higher educational institutions; JLARC to study artificial intelligence use policies.

Passed Both Chambers Virginia · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 18, 2026 · official bill text

HJR32 · where it stands

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  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

House Joint Resolution 32 directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to study AI use policies at Virginia's institutions of higher education. JLARC surveys policies adopted or under consideration and evaluates how they address academic integrity, data privacy, equity and access, transparency, and faculty autonomy; develops a model AI policy; and recommends tools, curricula and resources for a statewide clearinghouse. Agreed to by the House February 11 and the Senate March 3, 2026. A joint resolution needs no Governor's signature and does not change the law.

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

What it means for business

No duties for businesses. Colleges and universities may be surveyed on their AI policies. JLARC finishes meetings by November 30, 2027 and reports its findings, with the model policy, by the 2028 session.

Key provisions

  1. JLARC surveys AI use policies adopted or being considered by Virginia institutions of higher education, including policies covering only part of an institution
  2. Each policy is evaluated on academic integrity, data privacy, equity and access, transparency, and faculty autonomy and instructional agency
  3. JLARC develops a model AI use policy for institutions of higher education
  4. Recommendations for AI tools, curricula and other resources for a statewide clearinghouse for educators, students and the public
  5. Technical assistance from SCHEV, the Virginia Community College System and VITA
  6. Meetings end by November 30, 2027; an executive summary is due by the first day of the 2028 Regular Session
  7. Agreed to by the House (97-0) February 11, 2026 and by the Senate (voice vote) March 3, 2026; a joint resolution does not change the Code of Virginia

Latest legislative action

Mar 3, 2026. Agreed to by Senate (voice vote)

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Education

Affected industries

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HB171 Internet safety; instruction to include key modern digital safety topics. HB1186 Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction. SB394 Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction. HB1818 School Safety Firearm Detection Software Pilot Program; established. HB437 Insurance; standards of conduct for public adjusters, unauthorized practice of p HB1496 Law-enforcement agencies; surveillance technology reporting.

Same topic in other states

California AB 2504 Community colleges: artificial intelligence: pilot program. 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. Florida H1361 Education North Carolina S257 2026 Appropriations Act.