HB 797

Virginia Information Technologies Agency; artificial intelligence; independent verification organizations. Creates a framework for any person or entity seeking to act as an independent verification organization (IVO) in order to assess artificial intelligence systems' or applications' adherence to standards reflecting best practices for the prevention of personal injury and property damage to apply for an IVO license from the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). The bill also requires the Chief Information Officer of VITA to establish and appoint members to the Artificial Intelligence Safety Advisory Board for the purpose of advising and assisting VITA in licensing and auditing IVOs.