Virginia has 59 published AI-related bills. 2 have been enacted into law, and 55 are still pending.
Virginia is currently experiencing a highly active phase in its AI regulatory landscape, with a total of 59 bills introduced, of which 56 are still in progress. The state has enacted one significant piece of legislation, the HB529, which focuses on suicide prevention for veterans, indicating a commitment to leveraging AI in healthcare settings. The breadth of introduced bills suggests a proactive approach to addressing various sectors impacted by AI, including law enforcement, technology, healthcare, and education. This level of legislative activity reflects a growing recognition of the importance of AI regulation in fostering innovation while ensuring public safety and ethical standards. Key themes emerging from the proposed legislation include a focus on consumer protection, ethical use of AI in employment and law enforcement, and the implications of AI on housing and financial services. Bills such as HB1514 and HB1294 highlight concerns regarding automated decision-making systems and the need for transparency in AI applications. Additionally, the introduction of measures to regulate AI in political advertising and the establishment of pilot programs for AI in education and healthcare underscore the state's intent to balance innovation with accountability. For businesses operating in Virginia, this regulatory environment presents both opportunities and challenges. Companies must navigate a complex landscape of compliance requirements while also being positioned to innovate within the frameworks established by these emerging laws.
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All Virginia AI Bills 59 published
Health insurance; ethics and fairness in carrier business practices, downcoded claims.
The bill prohibits selling or disseminating AI-generated media of actual persons without disclosing AI use. It is currently in the 'Introduced' status.
Autonomous vehicles; work group to conduct and assessment of workforce impacts, etc.
The bill directs an existing work group to assess workforce impacts of autonomous vehicles, including job changes, by November 1, 2026, with input from passenger and product carrier representatives.
Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction.
The bill establishes guidelines for AI use in Virginia public schools and creates a pilot program for innovative AI applications in education, requiring stakeholder consultation.
Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction.
The bill mandates the Virginia Department of Education to develop guidance for the safe use of AI in schools, consulting with stakeholders, and establishes a pilot program for funding, evaluating, and
Suicide Prevention Program; created, deaths by suicide of veterans or military service members.
This bill establishes a Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator within the Department of Veterans Services to address veteran suicides.
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Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.
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.
Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.
SB384 directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science to evaluate the feasibility of a framework for independent verification organizations assessing AI adherence to standards for preventing personal injury and property damage.
Autonomous truck-mounted attenuators; pilot program authorized.
HB582, identical to SB 320, authorizes a pilot program for autonomous truck-mounted attenuators in Virginia, defining 'mobile work zones,' expiring December 31, 2031.
Autonomous truck-mounted attenuators; pilot program authorized.
SB320, identical to HB 582, authorizes a pilot program for autonomous truck-mounted attenuators in Virginia's mobile work zones, which are defined in the bill, expiring December 31, 2031.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan; consolidation of agricultural commitments.
HB747 establishes standards for AI developers and deployers, enforced by the Attorney General with civil penalties. Deployers' standards effective July 1, 2026. The bill is in 'Introduced' status, last noted in the Communications, Technology and Innovation committee.
Higher educational institutions; JLARC to study artificial intelligence use policies.
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.
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
SB141 prohibits electioneering communications with synthetic media without a specific statement, imposing penalties for violations.
Fully autonomous vehicles; commercial use, civil penalty.
SB670 mandates licenses and includes civil penalties for commercial use of fully autonomous vehicles in Virginia. Details on requirements are not confirmed due to lack of full bill text.
Consumer Data Protection Act; social media platforms & model operators, interoperability interfaces.
VA SB85: Consumer Data Protection Act, based on the official description, requires third-party interoperability interfaces and allows user-designated data sharing, effective July 1, 2027. Definitions and specifics may vary in the full bill text, which may include additional details or differing definitions.
Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act; established, enforcement, civil penalty.
The Artificial Intelligence Chatbots and Minors Act mandates chatbot operators to implement safety measures, report incidents, and allows civil action by any person or the parent or legal guardian of a minor harmed by violations.
Automated driving systems; requirements for operation, civil penalties, report.
This bill establishes requirements for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles in Virginia, including licensing, geofences, and civil penalties, while prohibiting local bans.
Virginia Human Rights Act; equal credit opportunities, Virginia Fair Housing Law, nondiscrimination.
The bill mandates nondiscrimination in automated decision systems, addressing unlawful practices under the Virginia Human Rights Act, equal credit opportunities, and the Virginia Fair Housing Law, and prohibits using proxies for protected characteristics.
Employment decisions; automated decision systems, civil penalty.
VA HB1514: Employment decisions, including disclosures and complaint processes.
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
This bill prohibits political advertisements containing synthetic media without a disclosure statement and allows registered voters to seek injunctions for violations.
Impersonation of certain licensed professionals by chatbot; definitions, notice, civil liability.
HB669 prohibits chatbots from impersonating certain licensed professionals, including those in osteopathic medicine and public school officials, and mandates user notice and civil liability.
Artificial Intelligence Workforce Impact Act; established, report.
The Artificial Intelligence Workforce Impact Act mandates Virginia state agencies to report quarterly on workforce impacts from AI systems to the Department of Human Resource Management and submit annual reports to specific state entities by November 1.
Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established.
The FAIR AI Act mandates developers disclose certain AI model information and limits defenses in legal contexts, with an effective date of July 1, 2027.
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots and Minors Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties.
The Artificial Intelligence Chatbots and Minors Act prohibits deployers from allowing minors to interact with chatbots with human-like features and mandates age verification.
Mental health service providers; use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.
HB668 regulates AI use by mental health providers in Virginia, allowing AI for defined administrative support but prohibiting therapy without a provider present. It establishes a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for violations of the statute, and exempts religious counseling, peer support, or self-help materials and educational resources.
Warehouse employers; required disclosures and recordkeeping, civil penalties.
HB1451 mandates Virginia warehouse employers with 500+ employees to disclose quotas, incentives, and automated monitoring, with recordkeeping and anti-retaliation provisions, including a rebuttable presumption of retaliation for adverse actions within 90 days of protected activities.
Data brokers; regulation, civil penalties.
This bill regulates data brokers, prohibiting the acquisition of personal data for purposes such as stalking, harassment, fraud, or discrimination, and requires security measures with specific features and annual registration starting December 1, 2027. The provisions take effect on July 1, 2027.
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties.
The Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act prohibits certain actions by chatbots, mandates user disclosures, and requires chatbots to be incapable of specified actions.
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
This bill prohibits political ads with synthetic media without a disclosure stating it may present conduct or speech that did not occur, imposes a penalty up to $25,000, and classifies willful violations as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Virginia Fair Housing Law, et al.; personalized algorithmic pricing disclosures, prohibitions.
The bill mandates disclosures on algorithmic pricing, prohibits discriminatory uses of protected class data, and prohibits landlords and multiple listing services from setting or adjusting rent prices, rental agreement terms, and occupancy levels based on algorithmic recommendations. It allows the Attorney General to seek civil penalties in addition to an injunction.
Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established.
The FAIR AI Act mandates disclosures in AI model terms of service, specifying elements like data usage and model limitations, limits defenses in harm-related legal actions, and supports enforcement against AI misuse.
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic pricing device use by certain landlords.
The bill mandates landlords owning more than 10 rental units or having over a 10% interest in such units to disclose in writing algorithmic pricing use under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Law-enforcement agencies & sheriff's dept.; policy on use of covered artificial intelligence syst.
The bill mandates Virginia law enforcement agencies to adopt policies for using covered AI systems by January 2027, following a model policy established by October 2026.
Law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technology & interrogation practices; forensic laboratory.
The bill mandates a framework for AI technologies, requires policy adoption for interrogation practices by July 1, 2027, mandates forensic lab accreditation for local law-enforcement agencies and campus police departments, and establishes compulsory training standards.
Use of artificial intelligence-based tools; covered artificial intelligence, disclosure of use.
The bill mandates disclosure of AI use in criminal investigations, defines 'covered artificial intelligence', requires retention of AI-generated drafts, and allows civil action by the Attorney General for equitable or declaratory relief.
Digital innovation & infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property & technology resources.
The bill proposes a framework for digital property rights and technology resources in Virginia, with details requiring verification from the full bill text.
Law enforcement; artificial intelligence inventory, civil action.
The bill mandates law enforcement agencies in Virginia to inventory and publicly disclose their AI systems annually by November 1, allowing civil actions for equitable or declaratory relief.
Law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technologies & interrogation practices; forensic lab.
This bill mandates a framework for law enforcement's use of generative AI, machine learning, audiovisual surveillance technologies, and interrogation practices, including basic training and recertification, with specific training deadlines for officers employed before July 1, 2026. It also prohibits the purchase of unapproved forensic analysis equipment by both local law enforcement and campus police departments, requiring approval from the Department of Forensic Science or the Forensic Science Board.
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
The bill prohibits political ads containing synthetic media without a disclosure statement and imposes penalties for violations.
Custodial interrogations; false statements to a child prohibited, inauthentic replica documents.
The bill prohibits law enforcement from using false statements or inauthentic documents during child interrogations, making resulting statements inadmissible.
Artificial intelligence-based tool; definition, use of tool.
This bill mandates that AI-based recommendations cannot solely determine decisions in criminal justice, ensuring human involvement.
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
This bill prohibits electioneering communications containing synthetic media without a specific disclosure statement and allows registered voters to seek injunctions for violations.
Synthetic digital content; definition, penalty, report, effective clause.
The bill criminalizes the use of synthetic digital content for fraud, allowing civil actions for damages and establishing a work group for further study.
Synthetic digital content; definition, penalty, report, effective clause.
The bill criminalizes the use of synthetic digital content for fraud, allowing civil actions for damages and establishing a work group for further study, with provisions requiring reenactment by 2026.
High-risk artificial intelligence; development, deployment, and use by public bodies, report.
The bill mandates requirements for high-risk AI systems used by public bodies and establishes a work group to assess local government compliance.
Unauthorized use of name, portrait, etc.; digital replica, civil liability, statute of limitations.
This bill expands civil liability for unauthorized use of a person's digital replica, requires platforms to remove such replicas upon notification, and extends the statute of limitations for related claims.
High-risk artificial intelligence; development, deployment, and use by public bodies, report.
The bill establishes requirements for high-risk AI systems used by public bodies and mandates a work group to assess local government compliance.
Law-enforcement agencies; use of certain technologies and interrogation practices.
The bill establishes a framework for law enforcement's use of AI and interrogation practices, requiring training and policy adoption by 2026. It mandates ILAC accreditation for forensic labs.
Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy, Division of; established.
The bill establishes a Division of Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy within the Department of Law to oversee related laws and report annually to JCOTS.
Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act; established.
The Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act mandates clear disclosures on AI-generated content and establishes compliance procedures for developers.
School Safety Firearm Detection Software Pilot Program; established.
The bill establishes a pilot program for AI-based firearm detection software in public schools to enhance security and prevent violence, with a focus on Title 1 schools.
Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act; established, civil penalty.
The Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act mandates AI developers to apply provenance data to synthetic content and provide public tools for this purpose.
Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency Act; transparency and disclosure requirements.
HB2250 mandates AI developers disclose training data and allows consumer opt-outs, with specific consent rules for adolescents. AI-related provisions effective July 1, 2026.
Consumer Counsel, Division of; expands duties, artificial intelligence fraud and abuse.
This bill expands the Division of Consumer Counsel's duties to include programs addressing artificial intelligence fraud and abuse.
Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act; established, civil penalty.
SB1417 requires AI developers to apply provenance data to synthetic content, with enforcement by the Attorney General, who may offer a chance to cure violations. Effective July 1, 2026.
Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act; established.
The Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act mandates disclosures on AI-generated content and sets compliance procedures for developers and licensees.
Synthetic media; use in furtherance of crimes involving fraud, etc., report.
The bill criminalizes the use of synthetic media for fraud, making it a Class 1 misdemeanor, and allows civil actions for damages by affected individuals. A work group must report findings by the 2025 Regular Session.
Synthetic media; expands applicability of provisions related to defamation, etc., penalty.
The bill expands defamation laws to include synthetic media, creating a rebuttable presumption of intent for criminal use and allowing for recovery of appropriate relief.
Artificial intelligence; Joint Commission on Technology and Science to study advancements.
The bill directs a study on AI advancements, focusing on impacts like deep fakes, data privacy, and discrimination, and may suggest legislation to the General Assembly.
Medical Assistance Services, Department of; establishing pilot program for use of biometric data.
The bill establishes a pilot program for using biometric data to improve medical assistance services and reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in Virginia's Medicaid program.
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