Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2268: Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy, Division of; established.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2268 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy, Division of; established. Primary sponsor: Bonita Anthony (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Law; Division of Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy established. Establishes within the Department of Law a Division of Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy to oversee and enforce laws governing cybersecurity, data privacy, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. The bill requires the Division to submit an annual report to the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) by November 1 of each year detailing (i) trends in enforcement, audit findings, and compliance rates under cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI-related laws and (ii) legislative recommendations for addressing emerging challenges and technological advancements. The bill also requires JCOTS to (a) collaborate with the Division to hold public hearings to gather community input on the impact of emerging technologies and issue legislative recommendations to address gaps in existing laws or emerging risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI and (b) monitor the implementation and enforcement of laws governing cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Anthony | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
“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 Appropriations
- Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation and referred to Appropriations (12-Y 10-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (5-Y 4-N 1-A)
- Assigned CT & I sub: Communications
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2268)
- Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102828D