HB713Virginia2026 sessionIntroduced
Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established.
Consumer protection & disclosureGenerative AI & foundation modelsCriminal justice & policingLiability & private right of action
Plain-language summary
Establishes the FAIR AI Act, requiring developers of base artificial intelligence models to disclose specified information about their systems in terms of service, creates an enforcement fund for AI misuse and bias, and limits certain defenses in lawsuits alleging AI-caused harm.
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History
Jan 13, 2026
HPrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104935D
Jan 13, 2026
HReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Jan 26, 2026
HAssigned HST sub: Communications
Feb 9, 2026
HHouse subcommittee offered
Feb 9, 2026
HSubcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 2-N 1-A)
Feb 9, 2026
HReported from Communications, Technology and Innovation with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (14-Y 7-N 1-A)
Feb 10, 2026
HAssigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
Feb 11, 2026
HSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2026
HLeft in Committee Appropriations
Progress
IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
JT
Rep. Joshua Thomas (D)Prime sponsor
MM
Rep. Michelle Maldonado (D)
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