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Virginia · HB758 · 2026 session

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

IntroducedLeft in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation · Feb 18, 2026

In plain language

Creates the Artificial Intelligence Chatbots and Minors Act in Virginia, prohibiting deployers of chatbots with human-like features from making those features available to minors and requiring age verification systems to enforce the prohibition. Deployers of AI social companion chatbots must also ensure those are not accessible to minors. Violations constitute prohibited practices under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.

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Legislative history

5 actions · newest first
  1. Feb 18, 2026HouseLeft in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation
  2. Feb 4, 2026HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
  3. Jan 29, 2026HouseAssigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation
  4. Jan 13, 2026HouseReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
  5. Jan 13, 2026HousePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103964D