HB635Virginia2026 sessionIntroduced
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties.
Plain-language summary
Creates the Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act, requiring operators of companion chatbots to disclose that users are not interacting with a human, detect and respond to expressions of suicidal ideation or self-harm, and meet data privacy and transparency requirements, with violations enforceable under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
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History
Jan 13, 2026
HPrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105121D
Jan 13, 2026
HReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Jan 29, 2026
HAssigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation
Feb 4, 2026
HHouse subcommittee offered
Feb 4, 2026
HSubcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Feb 9, 2026
HContinued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
Progress
IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
MM
Rep. Michelle Maldonado (D)Prime sponsor
JG
Rep. Jackie Glass (D)
IS
Rep. Irene Shin (D)
BA
Rep. Bonita Anthony (D)
MF
Rep. Margaret Franklin (D)
CH
Rep. C.E. Hayes (D)
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