consumer protection
- Attorney General Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- Virginia Pet Stores Linked to Out-of-State Breeders as Lawmakers Weigh SB 792
An examination of sourcing practices at Virginia pet stores reveals exclusive reliance on out-of-state suppliers, elevated puppy prices, and financing options amid legislative discussion of SB 792.
- Virginia Subcommittee Examines Post-Storm Roofing Contractor Practices
A Criminal Subcommittee meeting addressed reports of contractors pressuring homeowners into unnecessary roof replacements after storms and pursuing collections when insurers deny claims.
- Virginia Lawmakers Weigh AI Fraud Alert System Modeled on Amber Alerts
A proposed bill would direct the Attorney General to create statewide notifications for major AI-driven scams threatening Virginia consumers.
- Virginia Lawmakers Weigh House Bill 444 on Debt Lawsuit Transparency
House Bill 444 would require creditors and third-party debt collectors to supply clearer identifying details in lawsuits affecting nearly 200,000 Virginians each year.
- Virginia to receive $353 million in landmark Meta child-safety settlement
Facebook parent company Meta has agreed to pay Virginia at least $353 million and adopt new safeguards for young users under a proposed multistate settlement over allegations that its platforms harmed children.