Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 635: Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties.

In committee Last action February 9, 2026: Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)

Plain-language summary

HB 635 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties. Primary sponsor: Michelle Lopes Maldonado. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michelle Lopes Maldonado. 6 co-sponsors.