HJ32
Higher educational institutions; JLARC to study artificial intelligence use policies.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 12, 2026
Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules
Chief Patron:
Amy Laufer (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Passed House of Origin. Study; Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission; artificial intelligence use policies in place at institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth; report.
Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to study the artificial intelligence use policies in place at institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth and evaluate each policy in terms of how it addresses academic integrity, data privacy, equity and access, transparency, and faculty autonomy and instructional agency. ... (More) JLARC is further directed to develop a model policy for AI use in institutions of higher education, as well as to make recommendations for AI tools, curricula, and other resources for inclusion in a statewide clearinghouse for educators, students, and the public at large. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104154D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- 01/31/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
- 02/06/2026 - House: Reported from Rules with amendment(s) (16-Y 0-N)
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on House Calendar for Feb 10, 2026
- 02/11/2026 - House: Taken up
- 02/11/2026 - House: committee amendments agreed to
- 02/11/2026 - House: Engrossed by House as amended
- 02/11/2026 - House: Agreed to by House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 02/12/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- 02/12/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Rules
