Communications, Technology and Innovation - Communications Subcommittee Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Glass, Jackie
Meeting Date & Time: 02/02/2026 08:00 AM Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room C - 206
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Notes: Bills that are recommended for reporting at this Communications Subcommittee meeting will be heard at the Communications, Technology & Innovation Full Committee meeting on February 2, 2026 at 10:00a in House Room 'C'.
Active item: Meeting Adjourned
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: Robert Asplund (804)698-1946
DLS Contact: Taylor Mey (804) 698-1865 Casey Nelson (804) 698-1825
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| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB83 | Feggans | Virginia Information Technologies Agency; powers of the CIO; creation of Cyber Civilian Corps. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-2012.2, relating to Virginia Information Technologies Agency; powers of the CIO; creation of Cyber Civilian Corps.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Communications Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB310 | Feggans | Artificial Intelligence Workforce Impact Act; established, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 3, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-622 through 2.2-625, relating to Artificial Intelligence Workforce Impact Act established; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 3-N)Yeas (7): Glass, Lopez, Shin, Seibold, Maldonado, Franklin, L.V., McGuire Nays (3): Wachsmann, Griffin, Pence Last actions:
General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB669 | Maldonado | Impersonation of certain licensed professionals by chatbot; definitions, notice, civil liability. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-111.1, relating to professions and occupations; impersonation of certain licensed professionals by artificial intelligence system; notice; enforcement; civil penalties. Last actions:
General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) |
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| HB713 | Thomas | Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-614 through 59.1-617, relating to Fostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act established. Last actions:
Related Bills: SB365 (Pekarsky) General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) |
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| HB797 | Hayes | Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the Joint Commission on Technology and Science to evaluate the feasibility and impact of developing a framework for any person or entity seeking to act as an independent verification organization that assesses artificial intelligence models or applications; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 2-N)Yeas (8): Glass, Lopez, Shin, Seibold, Maldonado, Franklin, L.V., McGuire, Wachsmann Nays (2): Griffin, Pence Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day General Government and Capital Outlay Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1186 | Rasoul | Artificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-20.2:1, relating to Department of Education; artificial intelligence use in instructional settings; development of AIS safety guidance required; AIS Innovation in Education Pilot Program established; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Education (9-Y 1-N)Yeas (9): Glass, Lopez, Shin, Seibold, Maldonado, Franklin, L.V., McGuire, Wachsmann, Pence Nays (1): Griffin Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108903D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/6/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Communications Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Education (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1294 | Clark | Use of artificial intelligence-based tools; covered artificial intelligence, disclosure of use. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 19.2-11.14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to use of artificial intelligence-based tools; covered artificial intelligence; disclosure of use.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Communications Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1295 | Clark | Law enforcement; artificial intelligence inventory, civil action. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 a section numbered 9.1-116.11, relating to law enforcement; artificial intelligence inventory; civil action.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Communications Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1521 | Williams | Digital innovation & infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property & technology resources. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 58, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-607 through 59.1-616, relating to digital innovation and infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property and technology resources; requiring risk management policies for critical infrastructure facilities controlled by critical artificial intelligence systems; providing safe harbors; preempting local regulation; and providing for enforcement and remedies.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Communications Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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