# Virginia SB384: Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.

Virginia SB384, Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Angelia Williams Graves (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-08 (Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0426)) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Virginia SB384
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-04-08, Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0426)
- Sponsor: Angelia Williams Graves (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 10 (230 yes, 1 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Joint Commission on Technology and Science; artificial intelligence; independent verification organizations. Directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) 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' adherence to standards reflecting best practices for the prevention of personal injury and property damage. The bill directs JCOTS to submit a report with its recommendations and any findings to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and General Laws and Technology and the House Committees on Appropriations and Communications, Technology and Innovation by November 1, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 797.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Angelia Williams Graves (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Passed House Block Vote | pass | 99 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-06 | House | Reported from Rules | pass | 18 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-02 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting | pass | 5 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-09 | Senate | Read third time and passed Senate | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | General Laws and Technology Substitute rejected | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-05 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-05 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute | pass | 15 | 0 |   |
| 2026-01-28 | Senate | Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations | pass | 13 | 1 | 1 |

## Actions (36)

- 2026-04-08: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0426) (Governor)
- 2026-04-08: Approved by Governor-Chapter 426 (effective 7/1/2026) (Governor)
- 2026-04-06: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB384) (Senate)
- 2026-03-31: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (Governor)
- 2026-03-31: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-31: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-30: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB384ER) (Senate)
- 2026-03-30: Enrolled (Senate)
- 2026-03-30: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Passed House Block Vote (99-Y 0-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-03-11: Read third time (House)
- 2026-03-10: Read second time (House)
- 2026-03-06: Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2026-03-02: Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2026-03-01: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee (House)
- 2026-02-13: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB384) (Senate)
- 2026-02-12: Referred to Committee on Rules (House)
- 2026-02-12: Read first time (House)
- 2026-02-12: Placed on Calendar (House)
- 2026-02-09: Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: General Laws and Technology Substitute rejected (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Read second time (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: Committee substitute printed 26107157D-S2 (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Senate committee offered (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N) (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: Committee substitute printed 26106318D-S1 (Senate)
- 2026-01-28: Senate committee offered (Senate)
- 2026-01-28: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 1-N 1-A) (Senate)
- 2026-01-26: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB384) (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101618D (Senate)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2026-04-08: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1218027.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1218026.PDF)
- Enrolled, 2026-03-30: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1211958.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1211957.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-02-05: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1128080.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1128079.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-02-04: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1127875.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1127874.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-01-29: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101052.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101051.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-01-28: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100127.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100126.PDF)
- Introduced, 2026-01-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089876.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089875.PDF)

## Related bills

- HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (signed)
- HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (signed)
- HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (signed)
- HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. (signed)

## Sources
- [Chaptered (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1218027.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1218026.PDF)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1211958.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1211957.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1128080.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1128079.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1127875.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1127874.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101052.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101051.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100127.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100126.PDF)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089876.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1089875.PDF)

## Related
- [HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB5-2026)
- [SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB199-2026)
- [HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB95-2026)
- [HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1393-2026)
- [HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, terminat…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB834-2026)
- [HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB675-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB384-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).