HJ 32 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Higher educational institutions; JLARC to study artificial intelligence use policies.

Summary
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.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Apr 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill transitioned from a draft version to its final enrolled form, incorporating standard legislative formatting and official approval dates. The core policy requirements, including the study topics, assisting agencies, and deadlines, remain substantively unchanged, though the final deadline was adjusted to November 30, 2027, to align with the 2028 legislative session.
Scope change
The scope and applicability of the bill remain unchanged; it still directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study AI policies at institutions of higher education in Virginia.
TIMELINE

The deadline for JLARC to complete its meetings was updated from 2026 to November 30, 2027, and the submission deadline for the executive summary was updated to the first day of the 2028 Regular Session.

TECHNICAL

Added official approval dates for the House (February 11, 2026) and Senate (March 3, 2026) and formatted the text to match standard enrolled bill layouts.

Removed draft-specific headers and placeholders, such as 'Engrossed' and bracketed text indicating potential edits.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 2, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 11, 2026

How they voted

380
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 39
Mar 2, 2026
D Democratic20
19 Yea 1
95% Yea
R Republican19
19 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ32ER)
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Rules (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Engrossed by House as amended
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
committee amendments agreed to
lower
Feb 11, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (85-0-3)
house of delegates
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Rules with amendment(s) (16-Y 0-N)
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors