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VAVirginiaVirginiaLawLawHB 1186

Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction

Requires the Department of Education to survey AI use in public school instruction, publish AI safety guidance and run an AI innovation in education pilot program.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Approved by the governor (Chapter 937)Apr 135 months ago

Body
Virginia General Assembly
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 14
In effect since
Jul 12 months ago
Votes
House 95-1, Senate 40-0, conference report House 95-0 and Senate 38-1
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
AIKids
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Timeline

  1. Jul 1 2 months ago

    Takes effect

  2. Apr 13 5 months ago

    Approved by Governor Spanberger, Chapter 937

  3. Mar 13 6 months ago

    Conference report agreed to by House 95-0 and Senate 38-1

  4. Mar 9 6 months ago

    Passed Senate with substitute 40-0

  5. Feb 17 7 months ago

    Passed House 95-1

  6. Jan 14 8 months ago

    Prefiled in House

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Sam Rasoul