Why 3/5: This bill mandates new curriculum content for internet safety instruction in schools.
School divisions will need to update their internet safety instructional programs to include new topics. This ensures students receive education on modern digital threats such as online scams, misinformation, and content generated by artificial intelligence.
Cleared committee
Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB171ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB171)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 48 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0048)