HB 1295·VA·house
Law enforcement; artificial intelligence inventory, civil action.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Clark
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Continued from last session
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates every state, local, and sheriff’s department to create an annual inventory of any artificial‑intelligence system used in investigations and make it public by Nov. 1. It also gives the Attorney General and any Virginia resident the right to file a civil suit to enforce the rule, after giving the agency 90 days’ notice. Successful plaintiffs can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs.
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