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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
College student-athletes; biometric data; protections and limitations. Prohibits any private institution of higher education, associate-degree-granting public institution of higher education, or baccalaureate public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth from disclosing to any individual or entity outside of the institution any enrolled student-athlete's biometric data, as defined in the bill, without the prior written consent of the student-athlete. The bill also prohibits any individual or entity from making the possession, use, or ownership of or the rights to any student-athlete's biometric data a condition of any contract with the student-athlete for the use of the student-athlete's name, image, or likeness without the prior written consent of the student-athlete in a writing that is separate and apart from such contract.
AI Summary
This bill establishes protections for college student-athletes regarding their biometric data, which refers to unique physical or behavioral characteristics like fingerprints, facial scans, DNA, or even detailed health and exercise information that can identify an individual. The bill prohibits any public or private college or university in Virginia from sharing a student-athlete's biometric data with anyone outside the institution without first obtaining the student-athlete's written permission. Furthermore, it prevents any individual or company from demanding rights to a student-athlete's biometric data as a requirement for any contract related to the athlete's name, image, or likeness, unless the athlete provides separate, explicit written consent for this specific data use.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Marcia Price (D)*,
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
Israel O'Quinn (R),
Kathy Tran (D),
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0247) (on 04/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB971 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB971/text/CHAP0247 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB971) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213167.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB971/text/HB971ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB971) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1134971.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB971/text/HB971 |
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