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Virginia · HB1521 · 2026 session

Digital innovation & infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property & technology resources.

IntroducedContinued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote) · Feb 2, 2026

In plain language

Establishes rights in digital property and technology resources in Virginia, and requires risk management policies for critical infrastructure facilities controlled by critical AI systems. Provides safe harbors, preempts local regulation, and sets out enforcement mechanisms and remedies.

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Legislative history

5 actions · newest first
  1. Feb 2, 2026HouseContinued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
  2. Feb 2, 2026HouseSubcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
  3. Jan 29, 2026HouseAssigned HST sub: Communications
  4. Jan 23, 2026HouseReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
  5. Jan 23, 2026HousePresented and ordered printed 26106161D