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VA HJR32

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

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AI Summary

The bill directs JLARC to study AI use policies in Virginia's higher education institutions, focusing on academic integrity, data privacy, equity, transparency, and faculty autonomy.

Business Impact

If you operate a higher education institution in Virginia, you must review and potentially revise your AI policies by November 30, 2027, to align with state recommendations.

State
Virginia
Bill Number
HJR32
Status
Passed Both Chambers
Risk Level
Low
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Apr 1, 2026
Last Verified
May 28, 2026
Data Updated
May 28, 2026
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

Technology Education Government Consumer Protection Higher Education

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What This Means

This bill mandates a comprehensive study of AI use policies in Virginia's higher education institutions. It aims to ensure that these policies address critical issues such as academic integrity, data privacy, equity, transparency, and faculty autonomy, ultimately guiding the development of a model AI policy.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ32ER)

Compliance Checklist

Conduct a survey of existing AI use policies.
Who: Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC)
Deadline: By November 30, 2027
Penalty: None specified, as this is a study.
Develop a model policy for AI use.
Who: Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC)
Deadline: By November 30, 2027
Penalty: None specified, as this is a study.

Full Legal Analysis

The bill requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to conduct a thorough study of existing artificial intelligence use policies at higher education institutions in Virginia. The study will evaluate these policies based on criteria such as academic integrity, data privacy, equity, transparency, and faculty autonomy and instructional agency. Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a model AI policy for institutions and recommendations for AI tools, resources, and curricula to be included in a statewide clearinghouse.

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