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Virginia · HB1642 · 2025 session

Artificial intelligence-based tool; definition, use of tool.

EnactedActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0637) · Apr 2, 2025

In plain language

Restricts the use of artificial intelligence-based tools in Virginia's criminal justice system by requiring that a human judicial officer, not the AI tool alone, make final decisions on pretrial detention, prosecution, sentencing, probation, or parole. Preserves the right to challenge or object to use of such tools.

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Legislative history

43 actions · newest first
  1. Apr 2, 2025—Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0637)
  2. Apr 2, 2025HouseEnacted, Chapter 637 (Effective 07/01/25)
  3. Apr 2, 2025SenateSigned by President as reenrolled
  4. Apr 2, 2025HouseSigned by Speaker as reenrolled
  5. Apr 2, 2025HouseReenrolled bill text (HB1642ER2)
  6. Apr 2, 2025HouseReenrolled