HB 635 VA
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 635 establishes the Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act. The act would prohibit certain practices related to artificial intelligence chatbots and establish penalties for violations of the act's provisions.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-614 through 59.1-620, relating to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act established; prohibited practices; penalties.
Sponsor (1)
- Michelle Lopes Maldonado · primary
6 coauthors / cosponsors
- Jackie H. Glass Democratic · cosponsor
- Irene Shin Democratic · cosponsor
- Bonita G. Anthony Democratic · cosponsor
- Margaret A. Franklin · cosponsor
- C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
- Rozia A. Henson, Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (7)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105121D · lower
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 Assigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 House subcommittee offered · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 9, 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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