HB 1521 VA
Digital innovation & infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property & technology resources.
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Summary
This bill would establish a comprehensive framework for digital innovation and infrastructure in Virginia. The bill would define and protect rights in digital property and technology resources. The bill would require risk management policies for critical infrastructure facilities that are controlled by or depend on artificial intelligence systems. The bill would preempt local regulation of digital and technology matters, establishing state-level oversight, and would provide enforcement mechanisms and remedies for violations.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 58, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-607 through 59.1-616, relating to digital innovation and infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property and technology resources; requiring risk management policies for critical infrastructure facilities controlled by critical artificial intelligence systems; providing safe harbors; preempting local regulation; and providing for enforcement and remedies.
Sponsor (1)
- Wren M. Williams Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 23, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26106161D · lower
- Jan 23, 2026 Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 Assigned HST sub: Communications · lower
- Feb 2, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 2, 2026 Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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