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Virginia · HB971 · 2026 session

College student-athletes; biometric data, protections and limitations.

EnactedActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0247) · Apr 6, 2026

In plain language

Prohibits Virginia colleges and universities from disclosing a student-athlete's biometric data to outside parties without the athlete's prior written consent. The bill also bars any entity from conditioning a name, image, and likeness contract on access to the student-athlete's biometric data without separate written consent.

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Legislative history

27 actions · newest first
  1. Apr 6, 2026—Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0247)
  2. Apr 6, 2026—Approved by Governor-Chapter 247 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Mar 25, 2026—Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Mar 25, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
  5. Mar 16, 2026HouseFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB971)
  6. Mar 14, 2026SenateSigned by President