States/Virginia
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
Moderate
4
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)

10 bills found
StateBillStatus
VASB 380Introduced
VAHB 1450In Committee
VAHB 797In Committee
VAHB 2094HOTIn Committee
VAHB 580In Committee
VAHB 1186Introduced
VASB 245HOTIn Committee
VAHB 2997Passed Chamber
VASB 2802Enacted
VAHB 2485Introduced
Last updated: 2026-04-15