Mental health service providers; definitions, use of artificial intelligence system, civil penalty.

Voted 7/21/2026View source

Summary

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2400.1:1, relating to use of artificial intelligence system by mental health service providers; civil penalty.

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Docket history

Action history

7/21/2026Continued from last session
3/2/2026Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
2/11/2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB269)
2/6/2026Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
2/6/2026Read first time
2/6/2026Placed on Calendar
2/3/2026Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
2/2/2026Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote)
2/2/2026Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
2/2/2026Read second time