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HB 713

VA HB 713 (2026)

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Status

In Progress

Sponsor

Joshua E. Thomas (D - Majority)

Last Action

Feb 18, 2026

Session

2026

Artificial Intelligence

Summary

As introduced: - Creates a duty to disclose for developers of base artificial intelligence models, requiring disclosure about the model, including its version and training data date, in the terms of service. - Establishes the FAIR AI Enforcement Fund to support state agency enforcement against AI system misuse, bias, and workforce disruption. - Prohibits a developer or deployer of an AI system from using as a defense in a civil or criminal action that the AI system autonomously caused the alleged harm.

Sponsor

Joshua E. Thomas (D - Majority)

Legislative History

Date	Chamber	Action
Feb 18, 2026	H	Left in Committee Appropriations
Feb 11, 2026	H	Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5‑Y 0‑N)
Feb 10, 2026	H	Assigned H-APP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
Feb 9, 2026	H	Reported from H-Communications, Technology and Innovation committee with amendment(s) and referred to Appropriations (14‑Y 7‑N 1‑A)
Feb 9, 2026	H	Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6‑Y 2‑N 1‑A)
Feb 9, 2026	H	H-ST Communications subcommittee amendment offered
Jan 26, 2026	H	Assigned H-ST sub: Communications
Jan 13, 2026	H	Referred to Committee on H-Communications, Technology and Innovation