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Virginia · HB635 · 2026 session

Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties.

IntroducedContinued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote) · Feb 9, 2026

In plain language

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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Legislative history

6 actions · newest first
  1. Feb 9, 2026HouseContinued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
  2. Feb 4, 2026HouseSubcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
  3. Feb 4, 2026HouseHouse subcommittee offered
  4. Jan 29, 2026HouseAssigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation
  5. Jan 13, 2026HouseReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
  6. Jan 13, 2026HousePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105121D