HB 2094 (2025) — High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act (vetoed)

Summary

Virginia HB 2094, the High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act, passed the General Assembly in February 2025 (the Senate vote was 21 to 19) and was vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin on March 24, 2025. Modelled on Colorado's 2024 law, it would have required developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems used for consequential decisions, in areas such as employment, lending, health care, housing and insurance, to guard against algorithmic discrimination. In the 2026 session most Virginia AI bills were continued to 2027.

Key dates

1. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
2. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: October 16, 2027.

Evidence

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1. On March 24, 2025, Virginia’s Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed House Bill 2094 (VA HB2094), Virginia’s artificial intelligence (AI) bill.

   Supports: Veto date

   After the Virginia AI Bill Was Vetoed, What's Next for State-Level AI Legislation? Center for Strategic and International Studies Reporting or analysis

2. On March 24, 2025, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed the High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act (House Bill 2094).

   Supports: Name, number, veto date

   used to make consequential decisions in areas such as employment, lending, health care, housing and insurance to implement safeguards against algorithmic discrimination

   Supports: What it would have required

   Veto of Virginia AI Bill Raises Questions About the Future of State-Level Regulation Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Reporting or analysis

3. Other AI legislation that didn't get a greenlight this year includes bills to set rules for AI use for therapy

   Supports: 2026 AI bills continued

   Most artificial intelligence legislation in Virginia was tabled until 2027 WHRO Public Media Reporting or analysis