AIFear Report
LiveUpdated recently2026-11-04 16:31Z
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Rank 3 of 54

Virginia

44

AI measures that would put AI under new government control.

The receipts

107bills and resolutions about AI since January 2025
44of them would put AI under new government control
4agencies and officials they would hand new power
12have passed, 3 of them carrying a control

Who benefits

Agencies and officials these bills would hand new power, by number of bills.

  1. 1Virginia Attorney GeneralAttorney generalmost common control: New agency powers8bills
  2. 2Virginia Department of Environmental QualityAgencymost common control: Data center limits2bills
  3. 3Virginia Department of EnergyAgencymost common control: Mandatory reporting1bill
  4. 4Virginia State Water Control BoardAgencymost common control: Data center limits1bill

Already law

12 measures have passed. 3 of them carry a control.

  • HB 507Passed · 2026-04-08Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 153Passed · 2026-04-13Data centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 94Passed · 2026-04-13Data centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov

In their own words

The fear as each bill's official summary or text states it, and the controls the same bill would create.

  • Power bills and data centers
    “water usage and source impacts, air emissions, traffic and other construction-phase impacts, and other impacts of proximity to residential units and schools”
    SB 552, VirginiaDid not passData center limitsMandatory reportingNew agency powers2 offices
  • Algorithmic bias
    “determine whether such devices perpetuate systemic biases prevalent in the housing market”
    HB 2047, VirginiaNot passedLabel or AI noticeNew agency powersUse limits
  • Algorithmic bias
    “certain discriminatory uses of protected class data, defined in the bill, in the sale or rental of a dwelling”
    SB 585, VirginiaDid not passLabel or AI noticeUse limitsVirginia Attorney General
  • AI deciding care
    “health carriers to disclose to the State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance how artificial intelligence is used to manage claims coverage”
    SB 586, VirginiaNot passedLabel or AI noticeMandatory reporting
  • Power bills and data centers
    “examine the effect of the data center on water usage, the regional electric grid, and carbon emissions”
    SB 285, VirginiaNot passedData center limitsMandatory reporting

What it's buying

The government controls written into these bills.

  1. 1Moratoriums and limits on data centers3 passed17bills
  2. 2Labels and notices of AI use0 passed12bills
  3. 3Bans and limits on uses of AI0 passed12bills
  4. 4New powers for government agencies0 passed8bills
  5. 5Mandatory reporting to government0 passed5bills
  6. 6ID and age checks for users0 passed1bill
  7. 7Licenses required to build AI0 passed1bill

The fears they cite

The fears these bills cite, by number of bills.

  1. 1Power bills and data centers5 carry a control14bills
  2. 2Deepfakes5 carry a control10bills
  3. 3Algorithmic bias4 carry a control5bills
  4. 4Job loss2 carry a control4bills
  5. 5AI scams3 carry a control3bills
  6. 6AI companions2 carry a control2bills
  7. 7AI therapists2 carry a control2bills
  8. 8AI deciding care1 carries a control1bill
  9. 9AI misinformation0 carry a control1bill
  10. 10Privacy and personal data0 carry a control1bill

Every bill

Most controls first, then what has passed, then the newest. Filter them by fear, control or status.

  • SB 552Did not passSiting of large data centers; site assessment, standards, civil penalties.Data center limitsMandatory reportingNew agency powersRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2047Not passedVirginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic pricing devices, report.Label or AI noticeNew agency powersUse limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1252Not passedVirginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic pricing device use by certain landlords.Label or AI noticeUse limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 586Not passedHealth carriers; use of artificial intelligence, disclosures.Label or AI noticeMandatory reportingRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 635Not passedArtificial Intelligence Chatbots Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties.Label or AI noticeUse limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1514Not passedEmployment decisions; automated decision systems, civil penalty.Label or AI noticeUse limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 585Did not passVirginia Fair Housing Law, et al.; personalized algorithmic pricing disclosures, prohibitions.Label or AI noticeUse limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2094VetoedHigh-risk artificial intelligence; definitions, development, deployment, and use, civil penalties.New agency powersUse limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 285Not passedSiting of data centers; site assessment.Data center limitsMandatory reportingRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 747Not passedArtificial Intelligence Developer Act; established, civil penalty.Mandatory reportingNew agency powersRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 153PassedData centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 94PassedData centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 507PassedData centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 843Not passedData centers; state permitting, local approval, moratorium, sunset.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1515Not passedLocal approval of data centers; temporary moratorium.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 796Not passedArtificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act; established, enforcement, civil penalty.New agency powersRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 868Not passedPolitical campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.Use limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 365Not passedFostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established.Label or AI noticeRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 269Not passedMental health service providers; definitions, use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.Use limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 982Not passedPolitical campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.Use limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 669Not passedImpersonation of certain licensed professionals by chatbot; definitions, notice, civil liability.Label or AI noticeRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 758Not passedArtificial Intelligence Chatbots and Minors Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties.ID checks for usersRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 713Not passedFostering Access, Innovation, and Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Act; established.Label or AI noticeRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 668Not passedMental health service providers; use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.Use limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1125Not passedAutomated driving systems; requirements for operation, civil penalties, report.License to buildRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 130Not passedData centers; site assessment, definition of high energy use facility.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 511Not passedData centers; industrial zoning.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 1449VetoedData centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1601VetoedData centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2101Not passedElectric utilities; data center cost allocation.New agency powersRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2554Not passedArtificial Intelligence Transparency Act; established.Label or AI noticeRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2377Not passedComprehensive plan; data centers, water usage.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2411Not passedConsumer Counsel, Division of; expands duties, artificial intelligence fraud and abuse.New agency powersRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2026Not passedData centers; industrial zoning.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2250Not passedArtificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency Act; transparency and disclosure requirements.New agency powersRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 1046Did not passData centers; noise abatement.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 1045Did not passSiting of data centers; property classified for industrial use.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 1161Did not passArtificial Intelligence Transparency Act; established.Label or AI noticeRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 571Not passedSynthetic media; expands applicability of provisions related to defamation, etc., penalty.Use limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 284Not passedSiting of data centers; impacts on resources and historically significant sites.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 697Not passedSynthetic media; use in furtherance of crimes involving fraud, etc., report.Use limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 164Not passedVirginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, artificial intelligence disclosure.Label or AI noticeRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 910Not passedData centers; energy usage.Mandatory reportingRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 289Not passedStormwater management regulations; enterprise data center operations.Data center limitsRead it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 553PassedCertain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, etc., purposes, data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1186PassedArtificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 394PassedArtificial intelligence; use of systems for student instruction.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 496PassedCertain data from water users; water use consumption for domestic, etc., purposes, data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 323PassedData centers; Department of Energy shall lead efforts to accelerate use of waste heat, report.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1124PassedAutonomous vehicles; work group to conduct and assessment of workforce impacts, etc.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 797PassedArtificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 384PassedArtificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1642PassedArtificial intelligence-based tool; definition, use of tool.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 841Not passedData centers; public hearing and notice requirements.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1295Not passedLaw enforcement; artificial intelligence inventory, civil action.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1294Not passedUse of artificial intelligence-based tools; covered artificial intelligence, disclosure of use.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1132Not passedData center tax revenue; creates local residential renewable energy incentive program.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 607Not passedAggregate air pollution; Department of Environmental Quality to study, data center generators.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 466Not passedElectric utilities; cost recovery, costs substantially related to serving data center customers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 393Not passedVirginia's Great Outdoors Act; established, creates data center land conservation tax.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 641Not passedVirginia's Great Outdoors Act; established, creates data center land conservation tax.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 336Not passedTier 2 emergency generators; SCC shall evaluate impact of requiring data centers to limit use, etc.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 591Not passedData centers; policy of the Commonwealth.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 521Not passedData centers; rainwater harvesting systems.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 503Not passedElectric utilities; cost recovery, costs substantially related to serving data center customers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 93Not passedData centers; taxes on banks that are tenants of a center.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 670Not passedFully autonomous vehicles; commercial use, civil penalty.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HJ 32Not passedHigher educational institutions; JLARC to study artificial intelligence use policies.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 141Did not passPolitical campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 897Not passedRetail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for data centers, delayed effective date.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1101Not passedLocal composite index school funding formula; data center revenue.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 824Not passedData centers; energy generation and storage, report.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 589Not passedData centers; certain data from water users, water use consumption.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 310Not passedArtificial Intelligence Workforce Impact Act; established, report.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 154Not passedData centers; use of emergency generation unit, disclosure requirements.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 465Not passedRetail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 784Not passedRS and UT; commercial and industrial exemptions, disclosure of data center operator exemption.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 961Not passedRetail Sales and Use Tax; commercial and industrial exemptions, data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1521Not passedDigital innovation & infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property & technology resources.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1170Did not passLaw-enforcement agencies & sheriff's dept.; policy on use of covered artificial intelligence syst.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2479VetoedPolitical campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 775VetoedPolitical campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2462Did not passUnauthorized use of name, portrait, etc.; digital replica, civil liability, statute of limitations.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2046Did not passHigh-risk artificial intelligence; development, deployment, and use by public bodies, report.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 960Did not passElectric utilities; data center cost allocation.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 1214Not passedHigh-risk artificial intelligence; development, deployment, and use by public bodies, report.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 1425Not passedRetail Sales and Use Tax; data center exemption expiration, distribution of revenues.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2578Not passedRetail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for data centers, reports.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2428Not passedTangible personal property; computer equipment and peripherals used in data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 1196Not passedRetail Sales and Use Tax; exemption data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1870Not passedVirginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic device services or products prohibited; civil penalty.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2712Not passedData centers; local authority considering any land use application.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2715Not passedRetail Sales and Use Tax; exemption for data centers, definitions.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2685Not passedRetail Sales and Use Tax; commercial & industrial exemptions for data centers in Northern Virginia.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1984Not passedData centers; sitings near parks, schools, and residential areas.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 2028Not passedSchool boards; entitlement to one-time fee from certain data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 899Not passedHigh electric demand facility; locality may include in its zoning ordinance water use estimate.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 1400Did not passVa. Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; algorithmic device services or products prohibited.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 1243Not passedElectric utilities; electric distribution infrastructure serving data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 192Not passedRetail Sales and Use Tax; certain exemption for data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 338Not passedSiting of data centers; locality may perform site assessment before approval.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SJ 14Not passedArtificial intelligence; Joint Commission on Technology and Science to study advancements.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 1546Not passedData centers; sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment or enabling software.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 664Not passedElectric utilities; electric distribution infrastructure serving data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HJ 64Not passedLocalities hosting data center infrastructure; DHCD to study revenue sharing program.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • SB 191Not passedElectric utilities; data center demand, allocation of costs among customer classes.Read it on lis.virginia.gov
  • HB 116Not passedRetail Sales and Use tax; exemption for data centers.Read it on lis.virginia.gov

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