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Virginia Data Center Accountability Framework and AI risk initiatives (Executive Order 22)

Bans nondisclosure agreements for data center projects across executive agencies, speeds data center noise rules and backup generator review, and creates an Artificial Intelligence Task Force.

Where it stands

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Signed by Governor SpanbergerSep 189 days ago

Body: Governor of Virginia
Session: 2026
Introduced: Sep 18
In effect since: Sep 189 days ago
Sponsors: D (Democrat)Democrat

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Official page Source: Governor of Virginia press release

Timeline

Sep 18 9 days ago
Executive Order 22 signed

Timeline

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