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VAVirginiaVirginiaLawLawHB 797

Artificial intelligence; independent verification organizations study

Directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science to evaluate a framework for licensing independent verification organizations that assess AI models against safety best practices.

Where it stands

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Approved by the governor (Chapter 425)Apr 85 months ago

Body
Virginia General Assembly
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 13
In effect since
Jul 12 months ago
Votes
House 79-19, Senate 40-0, House concurred 84-14
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
AI
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Timeline

  1. Jul 1 2 months ago

    Takes effect

  2. Apr 8 5 months ago

    Approved by Governor Spanberger, Chapter 425

  3. Mar 10 6 months ago

    House agreed to Senate substitute 84-14

  4. Mar 9 6 months ago

    Passed Senate with substitute 40-0

  5. Feb 16 7 months ago

    Passed House 79-19

  6. Jan 13 8 months ago

    Prefiled in House

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.