· VA legislature · 2026

Artificial Intelligence Chatbots and Minors Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-614, 59.1-615, and 59.1-616, relating to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots and Minors Act established; prohibited practices; penalties.

Sponsor

Chris Runion (R-VA)

Introduced

2026-01-13

Policy area

Commerce

Latest action

Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation