Technology

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 876: Zoning; wireless facilities, temporary support structures.

Zoning; wireless facilities; temporary support structures. Requires a locality to include in its zoning ordinance provisions that allow for the use of temporary support structures that meet certain requirements. The bill defines a temporary support structure as a monopole or portable wireless communications facility used to provide wireless voice, data, or image transmission within a designated area. The bill provides that an application for a temporary support structure may request approval for up to 180 days with extensions not to exceed two years.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables wireless infrastructure deployment for data transmission, advancing internet access infrastructure through zoning provisions for temporary support structures.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 338: Consumer Data Protection Act; data controller responsibilities, precise geolocation data.

Consumer Data Protection Act; data controller responsibilities; precise geolocation data. Provides that, for purposes of the Consumer Data Protection Act, a controller of personal data shall not sell or offer for sale precise geolocation data concerning a consumer.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sale of precise geolocation data, strengthening consumer privacy protections under data protection law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

vetoed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 11, 2026

HB 518: Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, streaming advertisement volume control.

Streaming advertisement volume control; civil penalty. Requires a video streaming service, social media video service, or third-party advertising manager, as defined in the bill, that serves consumers residing in the Commonwealth to exercise reasonable care to normalize the audio of short-form content, as defined in the bill, so that such audio is not transmitted at a louder volume than the long-form content, also defined in the bill, it accompanies, consistent with the regulations adopted by the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to the federal Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act for television broadcast stations, cable operators, and other multichannel video programming distributors. The bill provides that the Office of the Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of the bill. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates streaming ad volume for consumer protection, aligning with CALM Act standards to prevent loud ads, a consumer safety measure in digital services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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vetoed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 11, 2026

HB 215: Voter registration; list maintenance, third-party data exchanges approved by State Bd. of Elections.

Voter registration; list maintenance; third-party data exchanges; approval by State Board of Elections. Requires the Commissioner of Elections, prior to entering into or terminating a memorandum of understanding or modifying the terms of an existing memorandum of understanding with any third party for the exchange of voter registration data, to submit the proposed memorandum of understanding, the reason for termination, or the proposed modifications, as appropriate, to the State Board of Elections for review and approval. Approval shall require a vote of two-thirds of the State Board. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Elections to apply for, enter into, and maintain membership for the Commonwealth in the Electronic Registration Information Center.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires State Board approval for third-party voter data exchanges, implying data privacy safeguards.70% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 673: Stalking; using electronically transmitted communication, penalty.

Stalking by electronically transmitted communication; penalty. Provides that "electronically transmitted communication" includes communication by telephone, computer, or other electronic device for the offense of stalking, which is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor or, if the second offense occurs within five years of a prior conviction for stalking, is punishable as a Class 6 felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates cyberstalking to a Class 6 felony, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens cybersecurity and digital safety by expanding stalking protections to include electronic communications, enhancing consumer protection in digital spaces.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 105: STEM+C competition team grants; DOE to consider changes to application and eligibility guidelines.

Department of Education; STEM+C Competition Grant Program eligibility. Requires the Department of Education, prior to the 2026 application period for grants pursuant to the STEM+C Competition Team Grant Program (the Program), to consider making the following changes to the grant application and eligibility guidelines: (i) clarify that, in accordance with the provision of relevant law that provides that the purpose of the Program is to provide grants for use in establishing or supporting STEM+C competition teams, grants may be awarded to establish new STEM+C competition teams or support existing STEM+C competition teams and (ii) provide that, in the event that grant applications exceed available funds, priority shall be given to applications for the establishment of new STEM+C competition teams with demonstrated financial need.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for STEM competition teams, advancing student program funding and educational access in K-12 STEM education.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds STEM+C competition teams, directly supporting technology education and computing initiatives through grant programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 177: Va. Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, consumer reproductive/sexual health information.

Virginia Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices; consumer reproductive or sexual health information. Provides that, for the Virginia Consumer Protection Act prohibition on obtaining, disclosing, selling, or disseminating any personally identifiable reproductive or sexual health information without consumer consent, such prohibition does not apply to nonpublic personal information subject to the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits unauthorized disclosure of reproductive/sexual health data without consent, strengthening consumer data privacy protections under Virginia law, aligning with tech privacy indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 384: Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.

Joint Commission on Technology and Science; artificial intelligence; independent verification organizations. Directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) to evaluate the feasibility and impact of developing a framework for any person or entity seeking to act as an independent verification organization that assesses artificial intelligence models' or applications' adherence to standards reflecting best practices for the prevention of personal injury and property damage. The bill directs JCOTS to submit a report with its recommendations and any findings to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and General Laws and Technology and the House Committees on Appropriations and Communications, Technology and Innovation by November 1, 2026.  This bill is identical to HB 797.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates AI safety verification framework requiring adherence to standards preventing injury/damage, supporting consumer protection through regulatory oversight.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 8, 2026

HB 797: Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.

Joint Commission on Technology and Science; artificial intelligence; independent verification organizations. Directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) to evaluate the feasibility and impact of developing a framework for any person or entity seeking to act as an independent verification organization that assesses artificial intelligence models' or applications' adherence to standards reflecting best practices for the prevention of personal injury and property damage. The bill directs JCOTS to submit a report with its recommendations and any findings to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and General Laws and Technology and the House Committees on Appropriations and Communications, Technology and Innovation by November 1, 2026. This bill is identical to SB 384.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates framework for independent AI verification to prevent injury, aligning with consumer safety standards and proactive regulation of AI systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 8, 2026

HB 277: Zoning; wireless facility modifications, application process.

Zoning; wireless facility modifications; application process. Prohibits a locality from denying an application for the modification of an existing wireless facility if (i) the modification would not substantially change the physical dimensions of the existing wireless facility; (ii) the modification involves the co-location of new transmission equipment, the removal of transmission equipment, or the replacement of transmission equipment; and (iii) the request meets the requirements of the bill. The bill provides that a modification does not substantially change the physical dimensions of the existing wireless facility if it entails the excavation or deployment of transmission equipment within 30 feet, in any direction, of the existing wireless support structure or base station. The bill also provides various requirements for local approval within a specified timeframe, permits any applicant or locality to bring claims related to the bill to any court of competent jurisdiction, and prohibits any party, other than the applicant or locality, from having an actionable appeal for the issuance of permits or authorizations made pursuant to the bill.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFacilitates wireless infrastructure deployment for expanded coverage (first responders/schools), advancing internet access infrastructure without restrictions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology