Welcome to our final Legislative Rundown of this year’s General Assembly session! This past Saturday was High Noon, the final legislative Showdown at the OK Corral. It was the last day for legislation to go forward or be stopped, or in formal terms, the General Assembly rose Sine Die.
Bills have fallen. Others have passed. Some improved significantly after Conference (when the House and Senate disagreed); and others got even worse. The good news is, we now know where all the legislation has fallen, and Virginia’s attention has now shifted to the Governor’s office. Governor Spanberger has 30 days to sign, veto, or amend bills that could shape the future of our Commonwealth for good or for ill, and we intend to make our voices heard for the side of good!
In 2025, we had an 86.2% success rate with our Power of the Pen recommendations to the Governor. Though we aren’t sure how Governor Spanberger will respond to our recommendations, we hope the “Power of the Pen” will help her make the right decisions to preserve liberty, natural rights, and justice in the Commonwealth.
Together with our colleagues in the Virginia Conservative Leaders Network, we masterfully and tastefully assembled an 80-page book of recommendations to the Governor on what bills to sign, veto, and amend. That was hand-delivered to her office yesterday morning, and we’ve sent it to most every media organization in Virginia. Now, our job is to call as much attention to the bad legislation passed by extremist, radical representatives in the Virginia House and Senate.
For example, some of the societally harmful legislation recently passed and sent to the Governor’s desk would add 22% to the cost of hiring a worker, which would put astronomical numbers of Virginians out of work and destroy countless businesses (including minority and women-owned businesses) throughout the state. The overall cost to businesses in the Commonwealth has been estimated at over $2 billion per year.
Other destructive bills would affect Virginian homeowners, who would face a 20% hike in their energy bills over the next two to three years.
Virginians could also suffer a significant spike in health insurance premiums and healthcare shortages affecting over 1 million urban and rural Virginians in “medical deserts” throughout the state.
We now call upon Governor Spanberger to heed our counsel and make responsible decisions in her final signatures. As our Institute’s President, Lynn Taylor, said: “If the Governor is truly the moderate she considers herself to be, we stand ready to work with her to find a path forward to ensure genuine affordability, support business and improve every part of Virginia’s education. This is more important than Left or Right, it’s about Virginia’s future.”
As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session enters its final, frantic week, critical last-minute battles have pitted the new administration’s remaining extremist legislative goals against moderate and traditional lawmakers fighting to protect the human and financial rights of Virginia families in every corner of the Commonwealth. However, not everything is doom and gloom this week, as there are some notable successes and victories we’d like to highlight as well!
THE GOOD NEWS
The “Service Tax” Defeat
A major victory we’d like to highlight this week was the effective “death” (via continuation to 2027) of the sweeping expansion of HB900 and HB978. These companion bills sought to impose a first-of-its-kind “Netflix Tax” on digital subscriptions and a “Grooming Tax” on services like pet care and haircuts.
Faced with a wave of public backlash and conservative pressure over the rising cost of living, the House Finance Committee moved to continue these bills to the 2027 session, which will keep millions of dollars in the pockets of Virginia families for at least another year.
In addition to this, SB638, which would have placed a $0.50 fee on all Amazon/retail deliveries (and the 6.2% Uber/Lyft ride tax) was also defeated. Many lawmakers framed this as a “lazy tax” that would have disproportionately harmed seniors and those in rural areas who rely on delivery services.
Stalling the “Ammo Tax”
Radical efforts to punish lawful gun owners through financial levies hit a major roadblock this week. SB763, which would have imposed an 11% tax on all firearm and ammunition sales in the Commonwealth, was defeated and continued to 2027 in the House Finance committee after previously passing the Senate in an embarrassingly narrow party-line vote. Many brave representatives rightly argued that taxing a constitutional right is inherently discriminatory, especially against lower-income Virginians seeking self-defense.
Taking Therapy out of Transportation
HB495 would have authorized local school boards to require full-time school bus drivers to complete an abbreviated mental health awareness training module. This would have effectively expanded the job description of transportation staff to include behavioral surveillance of students, which could be distracting to educational transport staff while on the road.
The Remaining Front: Where the Battle Continues
Natural Rights and Public Safety
The natural rights protected by the Second Amendment have remained in the crosshairs this week. Conservative and moderate lawmakers have spent this session unified against what they describe as a “litany of restrictions on law-abiding citizens.” HB217 and SB749 would ban nearly all types of firearms and magazine capacities in the Commonwealth by this summer. Thankfully many representatives in Richmond continue to argue against these radical violations of both Natural and Constitutional Law.
Energy Independence and the Data Center Dilemma
Virginia’s reputation as the “Data Center Capital of the World” is facing a crossroads. As the state moves toward a big-government mandated green energy transition, conservatives and moderates are raising concerns about grid reliability. Debate intensified this week over SB619, which proposes state oversight of high-energy users. The bill has drawn significant criticism, highlighting the absurdity of energy policies that shutter reliable baseload power while energy demand from the tech sector skyrockets.
Protecting Fact-Based Education and Student Safety
Lawmakers in Richmond are also actively continuing to fight HB836, a bill that would put our Commonwealth’s public education system in jeopardy. The bill would prohibit school employees from disclosing the immigration status of students or their parents to law enforcement and barring federal agents from entering school property without specific, high-threshold judicial warrants. The bill’s requirements could force school personnel into direct conflict with Virginia Code § 18.2-460, and 18 U.S.C. § 1501 which both criminalize obstruction of justice.
As this year’s legislative session approaches its final week, we must rally for a final push!
Here’s how you can help:
Please login to your FORGE account this week to help fight these final few far-left bills! FORGE helps patriots like you make their voices heard. FORGE allows you to track critical bills, draft and write letters to Virginia delegates using state-of-the-art AI technology, and become a greater force for good in the Commonwealth!
You can also visit https://virginiansforfairelections.org/ and share the site with friends and family, to help us get it up the search rankings! This will help our organization combat the push for unfair redistricting in Virginia. Elections should be fair and free for all Virginians, not exclusively favorable for one political faction alone.
Below are key bills that need your attention this week.
Please reach out to your legislators NOW and share your position!
SUCCESS ALERT: HB900, HB978, SB638, HB495, and SB763
HB900 and HB978 would have imposed a first-of-its-kind “Netflix Tax” on digital subscriptions and a “Grooming Tax” on services like pet care and haircuts. SB638 would have placed a $0.50 fee on all Amazon/retail deliveries and a 6.2% Uber/Lyft ride tax. HB495 would have authorized local school boards to require full-time school bus drivers to complete an abbreviated mental health awareness training module, potentially turning bus drivers into part-time therapists. SB763 would have imposed an 11% tax on all firearm and ammunition sales in the Commonwealth.
Thanks to your efforts, these problematic bills were defeated!
HB217 and SB749 seek to ban the sale, importation, or possession of any assault weapons including assault rifles like the AR-15 and even certain types of handguns used for self-defense. These bills would make it a Class 1 Misdemeanor to own, sell, or import one of these weapons in Virginia. Neither of these bills include a grandfather clause, and also seek to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
HB 836 would create sanctuary schools in Virginia by prohibiting school employees from disclosing the immigration status of students or their parents to law enforcement and barring federal agents from entering school property without specific, high-threshold judicial warrants. The bill’s requirements could force school personnel into direct conflict with Virginia Code § 18.2-460, and 18 U.S.C. § 1501 which both criminalize obstruction of justice.
As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session continues this week, the legislative landscape in Richmond reflects a significant shift. For us, this week has been characterized by a defensive posture against radical departures from the prudent policies of the Commonwealth’s previous administration.
The 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly is also due to conclude soon. The regular session is scheduled to adjourn sine die on Saturday, March 14, 2026. “Sine die” means that the legislature will finish its regular business for the session on the 14th of this month unless it is extended by a procedural vote.
Even though were are close to the end of the legislative session, now is not the time to slow down our efforts! Here are key proposals to watch as the week unfolds in Richmond:
The “Sanctuary” Push and Public Safety Concerns
The advancement of HB 836 (the so-called “Sanctuary Schools” bill) has remained a flashpoint of debate and controversy. Courageous conservative and moderate leadership have wisely argued that this bill essentially mandates non-cooperation with federal and state law enforcement, potentially forcing school staff to violate state and federal obstruction laws.
Having passed the House on a majority partisan vote, the bill moved into the Senate Education and Health Committee this week. We believe that this “top-down mandate” undermines local school board autonomy and prioritizes political agendas over student safety and the rule of law.
Second Amendment Rights Under Fire
The Senate and House committees have begun processing a massive slate of restrictive firearm bills that crossed over last week. High on the list are the “Assault Firearm” ban and the 11% excise tax on guns and ammo (dubbed a “poll tax” by many advocates). Brave conservative and moderate leadership have spent the week in session, highlighting how these measures target law-abiding citizens rather than the root causes of violent crime and also arguing that the bills will face immediate federal constitutional challenges.
The Redistricting Referendum Battle
A major partisan showdown is occurring over a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the majority-controlled General Assembly to redraw congressional maps before the 2026 midterms. A flurry of legal activity and challenges involving brave patriots in Lynchburg and Tazewell County are currently ongoing with early voting set to begin this Friday. Nobody can say for certain how or when the Virginia Supreme Court will rule out regarding the referendum, but all Virginians must be ready to fight this unfair redistricting referendum should it be approved.
We view this redistricting referendum as an abusive partisan “power grab” designed to eliminate Virginia’s political balance in congressional representation. Thus, we are rallying all conservatives, democrats, and moderates throughout Virginia to vote “No” in the special referendum currently scheduled for April 21.
Economic Overreach and “Affordability”
While the Governor has pitched her “Affordable Virginia Agenda,” we are sounding the alarm over the price tag and economic risks of these new mandates. Legislation to hike the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028 passed the Senate along party lines, endangering the survival of small businesses across the state, including minority and women-owned businesses. We warn that these mandates, combined with new requirements like the paid sick leave bill, will fuel inflation and lead to job losses in both rural and urban Virginia.
School Transportation and Mental Health
The debate over HB 495 (mental health training for bus drivers) continued in Senate subcommittees this week. As mentioned in previous discussions, the focus of many conservative and moderate representatives have been on the unfunded mandate aspect. With Virginia already facing a driver shortage, conservatives and moderates argue that adding “psychological monitoring” to a driver’s job description is a recipe for increased resignations from current employees, lowered interest among potential new hires, and skyrocketing local taxes.
Now is the time for patriotic Virginians to step up and make themselves heard at this critical moment in American history!
Here’s how you can help:
Please login to your FORGE account this week and engage on these and other bills! FORGE helps patriots like you make their voices heard. FORGE allows you to track critical bills, draft and write letters to Virginia delegates using state-of-the-art AI technology, and become a greater force for good in the Commonwealth!
You can also visit https://virginiansforfairelections.org/ and share the site with friends and family, to help us get it up the search rankings! This will help our organization combat the push for unfair redistricting in Virginia. Elections should be fair and free for all Virginians, not exclusively favorable for one political faction alone.
Below are key bills that need your attention this week.
Please reach out to your legislators NOW and share your position!
HB495 would authorize local school boards to require full-time school bus drivers to complete an abbreviated mental health awareness training module. This would effectively expand the job description of transportation staff to include behavioral surveillance of students, which could be distracting to educational transport staff while on the road.
SB763 seeks to impose a new 11% tax on all firearm and ammunition sales in the Commonwealth. HB217 and SB749 seek to ban the sale, importation, or possession of any assault weapons including assault rifles like the AR-15 and even certain types of handguns used for self-defense. These bills would make it a Class 1 Misdemeanor to own, sell, or import one of these weapons in Virginia. Neither of these bills include a grandfather clause, and also seek to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
HB5 would force nearly every private employer to provide paid sick leave for employees, and would impose a “hidden payroll tax” of approximately 3.7%. Simply put, HB5 would abandon Virginia’s pro-growth reputation and support of small businesses in favor of a heavy-handed, government-controlled labor model that prioritizes bureaucracy over economic common sense.
HB 836 would create sanctuary schools in Virginia by prohibiting school employees from disclosing the immigration status of students or their parents to law enforcement and barring federal agents from entering school property without specific, high-threshold judicial warrants. The bill’s requirements could force school personnel into direct conflict with Virginia Code § 18.2-460, and 18 U.S.C. § 1501 which both criminalize obstruction of justice.
The 2026 Virginia legislative session reached its high-stakes Crossover deadline on Tuesday night, February 17. This is the procedural “halfway point” where bills must have passed their house of origin to remain alive.
Facing fierce resistance in Richmond from the House, Senate, and Governor, we’ve been fighting with our backs to the wall. But thankfully, our dogged persistence and the stalwart courage of Virginian patriots paid off. Several key conservative and moderate efforts have resulted in cause for celebration this week.
Fortunately, several high-priority proposals that would have significantly reshaped Virginia’s economy and legal landscape did not advance, including:
Repeal of “Right-to-Work” (HB151): In a massive win for the business community and labor freedom, the effort to repeal Virginia’s decades-old “Right-to-Work” law failed to advance. This preserves the right of workers to choose whether or not to join a union.
New “Upper-Income” Tax Brackets (HB1074 & HB979): Two bills designed to create higher tax brackets for wealthy Virginians were merged and then “continued to 2027.” For now, the push for a costlier tax structure is dead.
Private School Over-Regulation (HB359): This bill would have forced private and religious schools to adopt state SOL testing and identity-politics mandates if they accepted scholarship students. By stopping this bill in the Appropriations Committee, Republicans and moderates protected the independence of private education.
Despite these exciting victories, critical pieces of tyrannical legislation are still alive and making their way towards the Governor’s desk at an alarming speed. These are now the primary targets for conservative and moderate opposition in the second half of the session:
Major Gun Control (HB 217): The “Assault Weapon” ban passed the House on a party-line vote. It now moves to the Senate, where Republicans hope a single moderate vote could kill the bill.
Forced Paid Sick Leave (HB 5): This mandatory payroll requirement passed the House (63–35) despite warnings from Republicans that it acts as a “hidden tax” on small businesses.
Obstruction of Justice in Public Schools (HB 836): The bill prohibiting schools from cooperating with immigration authorities passed the House (61–34) on February 17. The bill’s requirements could force school personnel into conflict with Virginia Code § 18.2-460, which criminalizes the obstruction of justice.
Clearly, there has never been a greater need than now for patriotic Virginians to step up and make their voices heard!
Here’s how you can help:
Please login to your FORGE account this week and engage on these bills! FORGE helps patriots like you make their voices heard. FORGE allows you to track critical bills, draft and write letters to Virginia delegates using state-of-the-art AI technology, and become a greater force for good in the Commonwealth!
You can also visit https://virginiansforfairelections.org/ and share the site with friends and family, to help us get it up the search rankings! This will help our organization combat the push for unfair redistricting in Virginia. Elections should be fair and free for all Virginians, not exclusively favorable for one political faction alone.
Please reach out to your legislators NOW and share your position! Login to FORGE today! Don’t have FORGE? Sign up for it here: https://www.forge-virginia.org/join
Below are the critical bills that need your attention this week.
SUCCESS ALERT: HB151, HB1074, HB979, and HB359
The repeal of HB 151 would have ended Virginia’s “Right-to-Work” status, depressing the Gross State Product by up to $36 billion. Small business owners would have faced some of the highest tax burdens in the nation under HB 1074 and HB 979. HB 359 would have essentially “publicized” private education, by stripping religious and independent schools of their autonomy and forcing them to submit to state SOL testing, curriculum mandates, and government-controlled disciplinary policies.
Thanks to your efforts, these dangerous bills have been defeated!
SB763 seeks to impose a new 11% tax on all firearm and ammunition sales in the Commonwealth. HB217 and SB749 seek to ban the sale, importation, or possession of any assault weapons including assault rifles like the AR-15 and even certain types of handguns used for self-defense. These bills would make it a Class 1 Misdemeanor to own, sell, or import one of these weapons in Virginia. Neither of these bills include a grandfather clause, and also seek to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
HB5 would force nearly every private employer to provide paid sick leave for employees, and would impose a “hidden payroll tax” of approximately 3.7%. Simply put, HB5 would abandon Virginia’s pro-growth reputation and support of small businesses in favor of a heavy-handed, government-controlled labor model that prioritizes bureaucracy over economic common sense.
HB 836 would create sanctuary schools in Virginia by prohibiting school employees from disclosing the immigration status of students or their parents to law enforcement and barring federal agents from entering school property without specific, high-threshold judicial warrants. The bill’s requirements could force school personnel into direct conflict with Virginia Code § 18.2-460, which criminalizes the obstruction of justice.
Erwin Schroedinger’s 1935 thought-experiment has become the stuff of Hollywood legend. A cat locked away in a box is, according to Schroedinger’s interpretation of quantum mechanics, both alive and dead at the same time. Now, we’re about to have Schroedinger’s Referendum here in Virginia on April 21st.
In the Tazewell ruling, the court found the redistricting amendment (which we describe as revenge gerrymandering) to be unconstitutional. Virginia’s Supreme Court hasn’t ruled one way or the other, but on Friday it ruled that the referendum can go ahead as planned on April 21st, with the court’s timetable setting filing deadlines two days after the referendum.
Worse still, the proposed ballot question asks whether the General Assembly should be allowed to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness, while the actual maps being proposed are the most lop-sided in the nation. In a state which voted for Harris by 53% to 47%, they propose a 10-1 map. What could be worse? Imagine going to vote, not knowing whether the issue you’re voting on is legal or illegal.
We’ve also had a case of ‘identity theft.’ Our very own Virginia Fair Elections has been operating for years, safeguarding election integrity in the Commonwealth. In fact, we’ve been so successful that a Democrat front organization has sprung up, calling itself Virginians for Fair Elections, mischievously using our brand recognition to cause confusion and advocate against fair elections in Virginia.
Enough is enough.
Here’s how you can help. Since they’ve stolen our identity, we’ve registered www.virginiansforfairelections.org and put together comprehensive information on the issues at hand. The site features a smiling Abigail Spanberger, with her 2019 quote explaining why she believes gerrymandering is bad.
Please visit www.virginiansforfairelections.org, share the site with friends and family, and help us to get it up the search rankings! It’s time to show the Left that their dirty tactics will backfire.
Below are just a few critical bills that Virginians are engaging on this week, as well as a major bill victory to celebrate!
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HB359 would have coerced private schools into incorporating state SOL testing standards and state accountability ratings in public schools. It would have also forced private faith-based schools to allow opt-outs for students not wishing to receive religious instruction, and required mandatory non-discrimination mandates regarding “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” for private, religious school enrollments. Thanks to your efforts, this bill is dead for 2026!
SB763 seeks to impose a new 11% tax on all firearm and ammunition sales in the Commonwealth. HB217 and SB749 seek to ban the sale, importation, or possession of any assault weapons including assault rifles like the AR-15 and even certain types of handguns used for self-defense. These bills would make it a Class 1 Misdemeanor to own, sell, or import one of these weapons in Virginia. These bills do not include a grandfather clause, and also seeks to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
HB5 would force nearly every private employer to provide paid sick leave for employees, and would also impose a “hidden payroll tax” of approximately 3.7%. Simply put, HB5 would abandon Virginia’s pro-growth reputation and support of small businesses in favor of a heavy-handed, government-controlled labor model that prioritizes bureaucracy over economic common sense.
HB836 would create sanctuary schools in Virginia by prohibiting school employees from disclosing the immigration status of students or their parents to law enforcement and barring federal agents from entering school property without specific, high-threshold judicial warrants. The bill’s requirements could force school personnel into direct conflict with Virginia Code § 18.2-460, which criminalizes the obstruction of justice.
Welcome to this week’s 2026 Legislative Rundown. The General Assembly continues with more and more concerning and divisive policies being considered and voted on. In the past few days, the Democrat trifecta in Richmond has sought to approve bills that would impose strict gun control laws in the state, increase taxes on everyday services, transfer control of VMI to VSU, and much, much more!
That’s exactly why we need your voice. To help Virginians push back against these tyrannical bills effectively, we’ve built FORGE—an exclusive advocacy platform that gives citizens a direct, coordinated way to speak on legislation through social media, the press, and direct outreach to lawmakers.
FORGE takes just 15 minutes a week, and hundreds of liberty-minded Virginians have already joined to amplify their voices where it counts. If you’re ready to be part of a focused, disciplined, patriotic effort to defend freedom in the Commonwealth, please consider joining us on FORGE!
HB721 affirms and protects the educational right of parents to opt their children out of instruction or school activities involving gender identity, sexual orientation, transgenderism, and drag shows.
HB359 would coerce private schools into incorporating state SOL testing standards and state accountability ratings in public schools. It would also force private faith-based schools to allow opt-outs for students not wishing to receive religious instruction, and require mandatory non-discrimination mandates regarding “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” for private, religious school enrollments.
SB763 seeks to impose a new 11% tax on all firearm and ammunition sales in the Commonwealth. SB749 seeks to ban the sale, importation, or possession of any assault weapons including assault rifles like the AR-15 and even certain types of handguns used for self-defense. This bill would make it a Class 1 Misdemeanor to own, sell, or import one of these weapons in Virginia. This bill does not include a grandfather clause, and also seeks to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
SB831 addresses absentee ballots, electoral boards, and voter challenges in ways that raise serious concerns about election integrity and voter choice. The bill would automatically place new voters on the permanent absentee voter list, limiting individuals’ ability to decide how they receive a ballot. It also weakens local election oversight by requiring electoral boards to certify results without sufficient safeguards for accuracy and accountability. For these reasons, SB831 should be rejected to protect election integrity, local control, and individual liberty.
HB1 would increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour, which could lead to the closures of many small businesses across the Commonwealth that can’t afford to pay staff the new amount. HB978 would create a major tax increase on everyday services in Virginia.
Welcome to our 2026 Legislative Rundown. The General Assembly is barely underway, and it’s already clear this will be one of the most consequential—and contentious—sessions in recent memory. With a Democrat trifecta in Richmond, the one-party rule at the General Assembly is wasting no time advancing tax increases, expanding government, and testing the limits of individual liberty.
That’s exactly why engagement matters now more than ever. To help Virginians push back effectively, we’ve built FORGE—an exclusive advocacy platform that gives citizens a direct, coordinated way to speak up on legislation through social media, the press, and direct outreach to lawmakers.
FORGE takes just 15 minutes a week, and hundreds of liberty-minded Virginians have already joined to amplify their voices where it counts. If you’re ready to be part of a focused, disciplined effort to defend freedom in the Commonwealth, we invite you to join them.
Below are just a few of the bills this session that FORGE users are already engaging on.
Please reach out to your legislators NOW and share your position!
ACTION ALERT- SUPPORT Healthcare bills HB1201 and HB1337.
HB1201 would make it easier for independent surgery centers to open. HB1337 also aims to fast-track approvals for facilities in “medical deserts” within the state.
SB57 would force Virginia into the notoriously controversial “ERIC” election program; SB52 and HB28 would prevent ineligible voters being removed from rolls within 90 days of an election. SB176 would create and enforce a widely unpopular and shockingly unfair ranked-choice voting system within our state, while SB322 would push Virginia into the National Popular Vote compact aimed at circumventing the Electoral Colleges.
OPPOSE: SB1009 – Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) Expansion for Localities
STATUS: This bill passed in the House earlier this week and yesterday, 2/20, the Senate voted to accept the House substitute of this bill. It will now be sent to the Governor’s desk for his signature or veto.
Expands ranked choice voting options for all local offices, despite this method of voting being riddled with problems that disenfranchise voters. Currently, any Virginia locality is allowed to use Ranked Choice Voting for City Council and Board of Supervisor elections, but not any other election; we oppose expansion in any form. This bill also requires localities to receive state approval on feasibility before implementation.
OPPOSE: HB2276 – Voter Registration List Maintenance
STATUS: Different versions of this bill have been voted on by the House and Senate and yesterday, 2/20, a conference committee was requested by the Senate to finalize the bill language.
This bill changes Virginia’s voter list maintenance procedures by creating an 80-point scoring system for voter record verification, requiring four-year retention of cancellation records with public access, establishing strict protocols for removing ineligible voters with due process safeguards, and strengthening voter registration system security. Effective July 1, 2026.
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.
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