Virginia’s SB 384, approved by the Governor as Chapter 426, establishes a framework for persons or entities to act as independent verification organizations for artificial intelligence. The bill was recorded on April 8 2026, but its effective date has not been set.
SB 384 is a Virginia state bill that addresses artificial intelligence and creates a framework for a person or entity to serve as an independent verification organization.
The bill was approved by the Governor and assigned Chapter 426.
It was recorded on April 8 2026, and the effective date is listed as unknown, so the law’s start date has not been determined.
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**Key requirement. **HB 2094 would have required high-risk AI developers to implement safeguards against algorithmic discrimination. Governor Youngkin vetoed the bill on March 24, 2025; no dedicated AI law currently in effect.
Jurisdiction record last verified Apr 22, 2026
Sources & citations #
- Virginia’s SB 384, approved by the Governor as Chapter 426, establishes a framework for persons or entities to act as independent verification organizations for artificial intelligence. lis.virginia.gov - The bill was recorded on April 8 2026, and the effective date is listed as unknown.
[lis.virginia.gov](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB384) - SB 384 was approved by the Governor and assigned Chapter 426.
[lis.virginia.gov](https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB384)
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