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2025 Legislative Bills on the Governor’s Desk

GOVERNOR’S DESK

Click on the Bill # for a one pager description of the bill and why we SUPPORT or OPPOSE the bill.

Bill #Policy AreaSupport or Oppose
SB1014EducationSupport
HB1611EducationSupport
HB1657ElectionsOppose
HB1990ElectionsOppose
HB2002ElectionsOppose
HB2056ElectionsOppose
HB2276ElectionsOppose
HB2277ElectionsOppose
HB2668ElectionsOppose
SB760ElectionsOppose
HB2746ElectionsOppose
SB813ElectionsOppose
SB814ElectionsOppose
SB1009ElectionsOppose
SB1044ElectionsSupport
Bdgt 77#2c (2024)ElectionsOppose
HB1779EnergySupport
SB1338EnergySupport
SB917Good GovernanceOppose
HB1649HealthcareOppose
HB1724HealthcareOppose
SB740HealthcareOppose
HB1904HealthcareSupport
HB 2119HealthcareSupport
SB843HealthcareSupport
SB1064HealthcareSupport
SB1203HealthcareSupport
HB2094Regulatory ReformOppose

Contact the Governor

Email: glenn.youngkin@governor.virginia.gov 

and 

constituent.services@governor.virginia.gov

or

Call: (804) 786-2211

Regulatory Reform Bills Update 2/21

REGULATORY REFORM

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation

STATUS: This bill has passed both the House and the Senate and is headed to the Governor’s desk.

This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.

Contact the Governor and tell him to VETO HB2094!

Email: glenn.youngkin@governor.virginia.gov and constituent.services@governor.virginia.gov

or

Call: (804) 786-2211

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Regulatory Reform Bills Update 2/20

REGULATORY REFORM

BILL UPDATE – OPPOSE

OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation

STATUS: This bill passed the Senate with a substitute and is now headed back to the House for approval of the substitute.

This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.

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Regulatory Reform Bills Update 2/19

REGULATORY REFORM

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation

STATUS: This bill is on the House Third Reading calendar TODAY, 2/19, and is expected to receive a floor vote.

This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.

Find your Senator’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB2094!

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Regulatory Reform Bills Update 2/18

REGULATORY REFORM

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation

STATUS: This bill is on the Senate calendar TODAY, 2/18 for a Third Reading.

This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.

Find your Senator’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE YES on HB2094!

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Regulatory Reform Bills Update 2/17

REGULATORY REFORM

BILL UPDATES – OPPOSE

OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation

STATUS: This bill previously passed in the House and on Friday, 2/14, passed in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee. This bill will now be sent to the Senate floor for a vote.

This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.

KILLED – SUPPORT

SUPPORT: SB932 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Standardization

STATUS: This bill previously passed in the House and this morning, 2/17, was killed in the Senate Rules Committee because no committee member made a motion for the bill to receive a vote.

This bill establishes statewide standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), promoting housing flexibility by requiring localities to permit ADUs in single-family residential zones. The legislation balances local regulatory needs with homeowner rights, creating a streamlined process for ADU development while maintaining reasonable restrictions on size, location, and occupancy to protect neighborhood characteristics and property values.

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Regulatory Reform Bills Update 2/13

REGULATORY REFORM

BILL UPDATE – OPPOSE

OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation

STATUS: This bill passed the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee yesterday, 2/12, and is headed to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.

This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.

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Regulatory Reform Bills Update 2/12

REGULATORY REFORM

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee TODAY, 2/12 in Senate Room B, 15 minutes after adjournment of the Senate.

This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.

Contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on HB2094!

Senate General Laws and Technology CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Senator Adam P. Ebbin(D)39(804) 698-7539senatorebbin@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Lashrecse D. Aird(D)13(804) 698-7513senatoraird@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519senatorcraig@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Jennifer D. Carroll Foy(D)33(804) 698-7533senatorcarrollfoy@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Timmy F. French(R)1(804) 698-7501senatorfrench@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Christopher T. Head(R)3(804) 698-7503senatorhead@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Emily M. Jordan(R)17(804) 698-7517senatorjordan@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Mamie E. Locke(D)23(804) 698-7523senatorlocke@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Jeremy S. McPike(D)29(804) 698-7529senatormcpike@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Todd E. Pillion(R)6(804) 698-7506senatorpillion@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Bryce E. Reeves(R)28(804) 698-7528senatorreeves@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Danica A. Roem(D)30(804) 698-7530senatorroem@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Aaron R. Rouse(D)22(804) 698-7522senatorrouse@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Suhas Subramanyam(D)32(804) 698-7532senatorsubramanyam@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg(D)16(804) 698-7516senatorvanvalkenburg@senate.virginia.gov

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Regulatory Reform Bills Update 2/11

REGULATORY REFORM

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation

STATUS: This bill will be voted on in the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee TOMORROW, 2/12 in Senate Room B, 15 minutes after adjournment of the Senate.

This bill creates requirements for the development, deployment, and use of certain artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, and civil penalties for noncompliance. If adopted, this bill would establish considerable heavy handed regulations on AI development and use including requiring AI to be trained on what appears to be DEI standards. This bill Takes effect July 2026 with enforcement through the Attorney General.

Contact these Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on HB2094!

Senate General Laws and Technology CommitteeDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Senator Adam P. Ebbin(D)39(804) 698-7539senatorebbin@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Lashrecse D. Aird(D)13(804) 698-7513senatoraird@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519senatorcraig@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Jennifer D. Carroll Foy(D)33(804) 698-7533senatorcarrollfoy@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Timmy F. French(R)1(804) 698-7501senatorfrench@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Christopher T. Head(R)3(804) 698-7503senatorhead@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Emily M. Jordan(R)17(804) 698-7517senatorjordan@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Mamie E. Locke(D)23(804) 698-7523senatorlocke@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Jeremy S. McPike(D)29(804) 698-7529senatormcpike@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Todd E. Pillion(R)6(804) 698-7506senatorpillion@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Bryce E. Reeves(R)28(804) 698-7528senatorreeves@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Danica A. Roem(D)30(804) 698-7530senatorroem@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Aaron R. Rouse(D)22(804) 698-7522senatorrouse@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Suhas Subramanyam(D)32(804) 698-7532senatorsubramanyam@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg(D)16(804) 698-7516senatorvanvalkenburg@senate.virginia.gov

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Regulatory Reform Bills Update 2/10

REGULATORY REFORM

BILL UPDATE – SUPPORT

SUPPORT: SB932 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Standardization

STATUS: This bill previously passed in the Senate and also passed the House Counties, Cities and Towns Committee on Friday, 2/7. It will now be sent to the House floor.

This bill establishes statewide standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), promoting housing flexibility by requiring localities to permit ADUs in single-family residential zones. The legislation balances local regulatory needs with homeowner rights, creating a streamlined process for ADU development while maintaining reasonable restrictions on size, location, and occupancy to protect neighborhood characteristics and property values.

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