SB384Virginia2026 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 (JCOTS) to study the feasibility and impact of a framework allowing persons or entities to act as independent verification organizations that assess whether AI models or applications adhere to best practices for preventing personal injury and property damage. JCOTS must report its findings and recommendations to relevant legislative committees by November 1, 2026.
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History
Jan 13, 2026
SPrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101618D
Jan 13, 2026
SReferred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 26, 2026
SFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB384)
Jan 28, 2026
SSenate committee offered
Jan 28, 2026
SReported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 1-N 1-A)
Jan 29, 2026
SCommittee substitute printed 26106318D-S1
Feb 4, 2026
SReported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2026
SSenate committee offered
Feb 5, 2026
SCommittee substitute printed 26107157D-S2
Feb 5, 2026
SRules suspended
Feb 5, 2026
SConstitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 5, 2026
SPassed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Feb 6, 2026
SRead second time
Feb 6, 2026
SGeneral Laws and Technology Substitute rejected
Feb 6, 2026
SFinance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Feb 6, 2026
SEngrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Feb 9, 2026
SRead third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 12, 2026
HPlaced on Calendar
Feb 12, 2026
HRead first time
Feb 12, 2026
HReferred to Committee on Rules
Feb 13, 2026
SFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB384)
Mar 1, 2026
HAssigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Mar 2, 2026
HSubcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
Mar 6, 2026
HReported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Mar 10, 2026
HRead second time
Mar 11, 2026
HRead third time
Mar 11, 2026
HPassed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 30, 2026
SEnrolled
Mar 30, 2026
SBill text as passed Senate and House (SB384ER)
Mar 30, 2026
SSigned by President
Mar 31, 2026
HSigned by Speaker
Mar 31, 2026
SEnrolled 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
SFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB384)
Apr 8, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 426 (effective 7/1/2026)
Apr 8, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0426)
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into lawApr 8, 2026
Sponsors
AG
Sen. Angelia Williams Graves (D)Prime sponsor
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