Duty LXD-6347
Serves under-18s, in Virginia
Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act (HB 635, 2026) — referred to JCOTSproposed7 lines
Va. HB 635 (2026 Regular Session) — referred to JCOTS February 2026
- This measure is proposed and binds nobody yet; what follows is what it would require if it is enacted in this form.
- Disclose to users that they are not interacting with a human.
- Do not allow chatbot interactions that encourage minors toward self-harm or violence.
- Provide mental-health redirects.
- Do not train the chatbot on a minor's input without parental consent.
- Maintain a public catalog of adverse incidents.
- Report on adverse incidents semiannually.