Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1521: Digital innovation & infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property & technology resources.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1521 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Digital innovation & infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property & technology resources. Primary sponsor: Wren Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Digital innovation and infrastructure; establishing rights in digital property and technology resources; requiring risk management policies for critical infrastructure facilities controlled by critical artificial intelligence systems; providing safe harbors; preempting local regulation; and providing for enforcement and remedies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HST sub: Communications
- Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
- Presented and ordered printed 26106161D