HB797Virginia2026 sessionPassed / Enacted
Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.
Plain-language summary
Directs Virginia's Joint Commission on Technology and Science to evaluate the feasibility of a framework for independent organizations that would verify whether AI models and applications meet best-practice standards for preventing personal injury and property damage. The commission must submit its findings and recommendations to legislative committees by November 1, 2026. The bill is identical to SB 384.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 13, 2026
HPrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102711D
Jan 13, 2026
HReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Jan 26, 2026
HFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB797)
Jan 29, 2026
HAssigned HST sub: Communications
Feb 2, 2026
HHouse subcommittee offered
Feb 2, 2026
HSubcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 2-N)
Feb 2, 2026
HReported from Communications, Technology and Innovation with substitute and referred to Appropriations (18-Y 4-N)
Feb 2, 2026
HCommittee substitute printed 26105989D-H1
Feb 3, 2026
HAssigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
Feb 6, 2026
HFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB797)
Feb 6, 2026
HSubcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2026
HHouse subcommittee offered
Feb 9, 2026
HReported from Appropriations with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2026
HCommittee substitute printed 26107298D-H2
Feb 11, 2026
HRead first time
Feb 12, 2026
HPassed by for the day
Feb 13, 2026
HRead second time
Feb 13, 2026
Hcommittee substitute rejected
Feb 13, 2026
Hcommittee substitute agreed to
Feb 13, 2026
HEngrossed by House - committee substitute
Feb 16, 2026
HRead third time and passed House (79-Y 19-N 0-A)
Feb 17, 2026
SConstitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 17, 2026
SReferred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 24, 2026
SSenate committee offered
Feb 25, 2026
SReported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 26, 2026
SCommittee substitute printed 26108556D-S1
Feb 27, 2026
HFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB797)
Mar 4, 2026
SReported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Mar 5, 2026
SRules suspended
Mar 5, 2026
SConstitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 5, 2026
SPassed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Mar 6, 2026
SPassed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Mar 9, 2026
SRead third time
Mar 9, 2026
SCommittee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
Mar 9, 2026
SEngrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Mar 9, 2026
SPassed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 10, 2026
HSenate substitute agreed to by House (84-Y 14-N 0-A)
Mar 30, 2026
HEnrolled
Mar 30, 2026
HBill text as passed House and Senate (HB797ER)
Mar 30, 2026
SSigned by President
Mar 31, 2026
HSigned by Speaker
Mar 31, 2026
HEnrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Apr 6, 2026
HFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB797)
Apr 8, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 425 (effective 7/1/2026)
Apr 8, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0425)
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into lawApr 8, 2026
Sponsors
CH
Rep. C.E. Hayes (D)Prime sponsor
BA
Rep. Bonita Anthony (D)
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