Subcommittee reports bill clarifying AI developer and deployer liability, creates special fund The House Communications subcommittee voted to report HB 713 as amended, a bill from Delegate Thomas that defines developer and deployer liability for artificial intelligence, establishes a special treasury fund for enforcement, and narrows the definition of base AI models to those publicly available in the Commonwealth for commercial use.

Virginia takes a bold step in AI regulation with a new bill that clarifies developer and deployer responsibilities while fostering innovation for small tech companies.

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Committee refers amended HB 713 (FAIR Act) to appropriations; bill would require base-model disclosures and create enforcement fund The committee reported HB 713 as amended — dubbed the FAIR Act — which would require disclosure by base AI model developers, create a Fair AI Enforcement Fund for enforcement of AI misuse/bias/workforce disruption, and delay the bill’s effective date to July 1, 2027; the committee referred the amended bill to appropriations.

Virginia's new FAIR Act aims to hold AI developers accountable and could reshape the future of technology by enforcing transparency and combating bias.

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Committee forwards, carries over and tables a slate of AI and digital-technology bills A batch of AI- and technology-related measures were moved by the House committee: HB 310 (agency workforce AI reporting) was reported and referred to Appropriations 13–7; HB 797 (independent verification organizations) and HB 1186 (Board of Education AI guidance) were reported and referred; several forensic and AI bills were carried to 2027 and HB 1170 was laid on the table 21–1.

Virginia's House Committee is advancing crucial AI legislation that could reshape the workforce and education landscape—what's next for these groundbreaking proposals?

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Subcommittee backs substitute for HB 7 97 to create voluntary AI verification marketplace overseen by VITA Chairman Hayes presented a substitute to HB 7 97 directing the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) to authorize a voluntary marketplace of licensed independent verification organizations (IVOs) to evaluate AI products. Supporters called the model market‑driven and voluntary; industry groups warned of duplication and state‑to‑state fragmentation. The substitute was reported and referred to appropriations (recorded vote 6–2).

Virginia is paving the way for a groundbreaking voluntary marketplace for AI verification, but will it create more confusion than clarity in the tech industry?

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Senate committee backs voluntary AI verification framework; refers IVO licensing substitute to Finance Lawmakers voted to refer a substitute creating voluntary Independent Verification Organizations (IVOs) to audit AI systems to Finance. Sponsors said the licensing would provide a ‘good‑housekeeping’ seal for AI products; opponents warned of multistate fragmentation and burdens for small developers.

Virginia is taking a bold step toward AI safety by proposing a voluntary framework for Independent Verification Organizations to ensure trustworthy AI products meet state standards.

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