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VA HB1250

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bonita Anthony

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Technology Governance and Coordination Program within the Office of the Attorney General to address emergent technologies including artificial intelligence, algorithmic systems, biometric systems, and automated decision-making tools

  • Creates a centralized hub for consumer protection related to emerging tech, interagency communication on public sector technology applications, and intake/referral of technology-related harm complaints

  • Requires coordination with multiple state agencies including the Virginia Information Technologies Agency, State Corporation Commission, Department of Social Services, and Virginia State Police

  • Mandates annual reports to the Joint Commission on Technology and Science by December 1, 2026, summarizing complaint activity, enforcement referrals, and legislative recommendations (limited to 8 pages)

  • Program sunsets on July 1, 2029, and does not create new regulatory authority over technology development or deployment

Legislative Description

Technology Governance and Coordination Program; established, report, sunset.

Last Action

Left in Committee Appropriations

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations: General Government & Capital Outlay2/11/2026
Appropriations2/11/2026
Science and Technology: Communications2/5/2026
Communications, Technology and Innovation1/14/2026

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