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VA HB713

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Thomas

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires developers of base AI models to disclose model name, developer identity, incorporation location, release date, training data update date, supported languages, and terms of service link in a clear and accessible manner
  • Establishes the FAIR AI Enforcement Fund, a nonreverting state treasury fund to support enforcement against AI system misuse, bias, and workforce disruption, with disbursements authorized by the Attorney General
  • Prohibits defendants from claiming AI system autonomy as a defense in civil or criminal cases where an AI system caused harm to a plaintiff
  • Defines key terms including "artificial intelligence system," "deployer," "developer," and "misuse," while excluding AI used solely for development, prototyping, and research from regulation
  • Takes effect July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established.

Last Action

Left in Committee Appropriations

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/18/2026
Appropriations: General Government & Capital Outlay2/10/2026
Appropriations2/9/2026
Science and Technology: Communications1/26/2026
Communications, Technology and Innovation1/13/2026

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