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Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.

It became law on Apr 8.

VA SB 384 · Senate Bill · 2026

Stage
Became law
Started in
Senate
Sponsor
Angelia Graves
Latest action
Apr 8

Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 8

What it does

Joint Commission on Technology and Science; artificial intelligence; independent verification organizations. Directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) to evaluate the feasibility and impact of developing a framework for any person or entity seeking to act as an independent verification organization that assesses artificial intelligence models' or applications' adherence to standards reflecting best practices for the prevention of personal injury and property damage. The bill directs JCOTS to submit a report with its recommendations and any findings to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and General Laws and Technology and the House Committees on Appropriations and Communications, Technology and Innovation by November 1, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 797.

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Law in Virginia. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.

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