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HB 1648

Office of Data Governance and Analytics; oversight; Chief Data Officer; duties.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cliff Hayes

Bill would create Virginia's Office of Data Governance and Analytics with a Chief Data Officer to standardize and oversee state data management across agencies; struck from docket after subcommittee recommendation.

Stricken from docket by General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
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Bill Summary · HB 1648

Legislative bill overview

HB 1648 would have established an Office of Data Governance and Analytics within Virginia state government and created a Chief Data Officer position to oversee data management, standardization, and analytics across state agencies. The bill aimed to improve how Virginia collects, manages, and uses data to inform policy decisions and operations.

Why is this important

Effective data governance can reduce inefficiencies, improve decision-making, and increase transparency in government operations. Consolidating data management under unified standards can help agencies share information more effectively and identify trends that inform public policy on everything from education to transportation to health services.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and bureaucracy: Creating a new office and executive position adds administrative overhead; the Department of Planning and Budget's fiscal impact statement may have raised concerns about implementation costs
  • Jurisdictional questions: Clarifying authority over existing data systems and agency autonomy—some agencies may resist centralized oversight of their data practices
  • Scope uncertainty: Defining what data falls under the office's purview and how it coordinates with existing IT governance structures could create conflicts or overlap with current operations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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