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AI Overview
Virginia has a regulation score of 6/10 (moderate), with 4 enacted AI laws and 11 pending bills. Total tracked lobbying activity: $14.5M. Key companies active: Amazon (HQ2), Leidos, CACI International.
Virginia
Virginia has enacted moderate AI regulation, leveraging its proximity to the federal government and major defense contractors. The state's Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act includes AI-related provisions, and subsequent legislation has addressed AI in education, government contracting, and high-risk automated decision-making.
Moderate Regulation19 Total Bills
6
Moderate4
Enacted
11
Pending
$14.5M
Lobbying
Key Laws & Legislation
- •VA SB 1340 - AI in Government Contracting Standards
- •VA HB 2094 - High-Risk AI Impact Assessment Act
- •VA SB 741 - VCDPA AI Provisions Amendment
- •VA HB 1567 - AI in Education Transparency Act
Key Legislators
D
Del. Cliff Hayes
House of Delegates · Technology Committee Chair
D
Sen. Suhas Subramanyam
Senate · General Laws Committee Chair
D
Del. Kathy Tran
House of Delegates · Commerce & Energy Committee Member
Active AI Company Lobbying
Amazon (HQ2)LeidosCACI InternationalAppianNorthrop Grumman
All Virginia AI Bills (10)
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