Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 796: Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act; established, enforcement, civil penalty.

Passed one chamber Last action March 2, 2026: Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)

Plain-language summary

SB 796 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act; established, enforcement, civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Tara Durant (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tara Durant (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.