Virginia AI Law

Virginia enacted targeted AI legislation focused on criminal justice oversight and synthetic media.

VA • Capital: Richmond • Southeast Region

Enacted

What Lawyers in Virginia Need to Know

HB 1642 (2025): AI-based tools used in criminal justice — pretrial release, sentencing, probation — require review and approval by a qualified human decision maker before use. Critical for criminal defense attorneys.

SB 1053 / HB 2124: Synthetic digital content used to commit any criminal offense creates Class 1 misdemeanor and civil liability.

HB 2692: Law enforcement officers prohibited from using AI-generated fake documents during custodial interrogations of children.

Key Resources

Virginia State Bar

State bar association for licensing, ethics guidance, and AI practice resources

Virginia Legislature

Track AI legislation, bills, and regulatory updates in the state legislature

ABA Ethics Opinions

American Bar Association guidance on AI ethics and professional responsibility

Related States (Southeast)

Alabama

Monitoring

AL • Montgomery

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Arkansas

Monitoring

AR • Little Rock

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Florida

Enacted

FL • Tallahassee

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Last Updated

March 2026

This page is updated regularly as legislation evolves. Check back frequently for the latest developments in Virginia AI regulations and compliance requirements.