Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1514: Employment decisions; automated decision systems, civil penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1514 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Employment decisions; automated decision systems, civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Kathy Tran (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Employment decisions; automated decision systems; civil penalty. Provides that the Director of the Department of Human Resource Management shall require any state agency that uses an automated decision system as a substantial factor in any employment decision, as those terms are defined in the bill, to (i) ensure that such system and the use of such system complies with federal and state law, (ii) make certain disclosures, (iii) provide an opt-out mechanism, (iv) annually test such system, (v) ensure data security, and (vi) train agency staff on such system. The bill requires the Department and local government employers to establish and publicize a process for applicants for employment and employees to file concerns and complaints regarding the use of automated decision systems in such employment decisions and a process for the investigation and resolution of any such concerns and complaints. The bill also provides that no final employment decision shall be made by an employer without the involvement of a human decision maker, and no employer shall solely use any recommendation or prediction from an automated decision system to make a final employment decision. The bill subjects violating employers to civil penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Appropriations
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
- Reported from General Laws and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1514)
- Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Presented and ordered printed 26105693D