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Virginia · HB1170 · 2026 session

Law-enforcement agencies & sheriff's dept.; policy on use of covered artificial intelligence syst.

IntroducedTabled in Communications, Technology and Innovation (21-Y 1-N) · Feb 2, 2026

In plain language

Requires Virginia's Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish a model policy by October 1, 2026 governing law-enforcement and sheriff's department use of covered AI systems, as defined in the bill. Each local agency and the State Police must adopt a written policy meeting or exceeding the model by January 1, 2027. Adopted policies must be publicly available on the agency's website.

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Legislative history

4 actions · newest first
  1. Feb 2, 2026HouseTabled in Communications, Technology and Innovation (21-Y 1-N)
  2. Jan 26, 2026HouseFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1170)
  3. Jan 14, 2026HouseReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
  4. Jan 14, 2026HousePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105300D