SB384Introduced in the Senate
Artificial intelligence; framework for person/entity acting as an independent verification org.
Introduced by Angelia Williams Graves, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Joint Commission on Technology and Science; artificial intelligence; independent verification organizations. Directs the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) to evaluate the feasibility and impact of developing a framework for any person or entity seeking to act as an independent verification organization that assesses artificial intelligence models' or applications' adherence to standards reflecting best practices for the prevention of personal injury and property damage. The bill directs JCOTS to submit a report with its recommendations and any findings to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and General Laws and Technology and the House Committees on Appropriations and Communications, Technology and Innovation by November 1, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 797.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0426)
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A) · March 11, 2026
99
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101618D
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB384)
Senate committee offered
Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 1-N 1-A)
Committee substitute printed 26106318D-S1
Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Senate committee offered
Committee substitute printed 26107157D-S2
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Read second time
General Laws and Technology Substitute rejected
Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Rules
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB384)
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)
Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB384ER)
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB384)
Approved by Governor-Chapter 426 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0426)
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