HB1521Virginia2026 sessionIntroduced
Digital innovation & infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property & technology resources.
Plain-language summary
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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History
Jan 23, 2026
HPresented and ordered printed 26106161D
Jan 23, 2026
HReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Jan 29, 2026
HAssigned HST sub: Communications
Feb 2, 2026
HSubcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Feb 2, 2026
HContinued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
Progress
IntroducedJan 23, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
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Rep. Wren Williams (R)Prime sponsor
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