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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: [email protected] and [email protected]

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) 698-7539[email protected]
Senator Lashrecse D. Aird(D)13(804) 698-7513[email protected]
Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519[email protected]
Senator Jennifer D. Carroll Foy(D)33(804) 698-7533[email protected]
Senator Timmy F. French(R)1(804) 698-7501[email protected]
Senator Christopher T. Head(R)3(804) 698-7503[email protected]
Senator Emily M. Jordan(R)17(804) 698-7517[email protected]
Senator Mamie E. Locke(D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
Senator Jeremy S. McPike(D)29(804) 698-7529[email protected]
Senator Todd E. Pillion(R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
Senator Bryce E. Reeves(R)28(804) 698-7528[email protected]
Senator Danica A. Roem(D)30(804) 698-7530[email protected]
Senator Aaron R. Rouse(D)22(804) 698-7522[email protected]
Senator Suhas Subramanyam(D)32(804) 698-7532[email protected]
Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg(D)16(804) 698-7516[email protected]

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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) 698-7539[email protected]
Senator Lashrecse D. Aird(D)13(804) 698-7513[email protected]
Senator Christie New Craig (R)19(804) 698-7519[email protected]
Senator Jennifer D. Carroll Foy(D)33(804) 698-7533[email protected]
Senator Timmy F. French(R)1(804) 698-7501[email protected]
Senator Christopher T. Head(R)3(804) 698-7503[email protected]
Senator Emily M. Jordan(R)17(804) 698-7517[email protected]
Senator Mamie E. Locke(D)23(804) 698-7523[email protected]
Senator Jeremy S. McPike(D)29(804) 698-7529[email protected]
Senator Todd E. Pillion(R)6(804) 698-7506[email protected]
Senator Bryce E. Reeves(R)28(804) 698-7528[email protected]
Senator Danica A. Roem(D)30(804) 698-7530[email protected]
Senator Aaron R. Rouse(D)22(804) 698-7522[email protected]
Senator Suhas Subramanyam(D)32(804) 698-7532[email protected]
Senator Schuyler T. VanValkenburg(D)16(804) 698-7516[email protected]

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Regulatory Reform Bills Update 2/3

REGULATORY REFORM

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB2094 – High-risk artificial intelligence regulation

STATUS: This bill is on the House 2nd Reading calendar TODAY, 2/3, and is expected to be on the House Third Reading Calendar tomorrow and 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 Delegate’s contact information HERE and ask them to VOTE NO on HB2094!

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Regulatory Reform Bills Update 1/27

REGULATORY REFORM

OPPOSE – CALL TO ACTION

OPPOSE: HB2094 – Artificial Intelligence Regulation

STATUS: This bill is on the agenda of the House Communications Subcommittee to be voted on THIS MORNING, 1/24 in House Committee Room C – 206.

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.

Please contact these Delegates immediately and ask them to VOTE NO on HB2094

Subcommittee: CommunicationsDistrictPhoneEmail
Chair: Delegate Jackie H. Glass(D)93(804) 698-1093[email protected]
Delegate Alfonso H. Lopez(D)3(804) 698-1003[email protected]
Delegate Jeion A. Ward(D)87(804) 698-1087[email protected]
Delegate Irene Shin(D)8(804) 698-1008[email protected]
Delegate Holly M. Seibold(D)12(804) 698-1012[email protected]
Delegate Michelle Lopes Maldonado(D)20(804) 698-1020[email protected]
Delegate M. Keith Hodges(R)68(804) 698-1068[email protected]
Delegate Thomas C. Wright, Jr.(R)50(804) 698-1050[email protected]
Delegate H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr.(R)83(804) 698-1083[email protected]
Delegate Timothy P. Griffin(R)53(804) 698-1053[email protected]
Delegate C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.(D)91(804) 698-1091[email protected]

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