Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 32: Higher educational institutions; JLARC to study artificial intelligence use policies.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HJ 32 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher educational institutions; JLARC to study artificial intelligence use policies. Primary sponsor: Amy Laufer (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ32ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Study; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission; artificial intelligence use policies in place at institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to study the artificial intelligence use policies in place at institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth and evaluate each policy in terms of how it addresses academic integrity, data privacy, equity and access, transparency, and faculty autonomy and instructional agency. JLARC is further directed to develop a model policy for AI use in institutions of higher education, as well as to make recommendations for AI tools, curricula, and other resources for inclusion in a statewide clearinghouse for educators, students, and the public at large.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Laufer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Irene Shin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kathy Tran | Co-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
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ32ER)
- Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
- Reading waived Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Rules suspended
- Reported from Rules (Voice Vote)
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- Agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House as amended
- committee amendments agreed to
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