Attorney General Jay Jones

06/08/2026

📣Hundreds of new laws will begin taking effect on July 1. Ahead of this date, the OAG will be spotlighting some of the new laws so Virginians are aware of new protections and how our office will be enforcing them.

06/08/2026

Last week, I had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker at the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice high school graduation. My father served as the director of the DJJ under Governor Warner, and I am proud to have been invited to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of more than 45 young graduates. The class of 2026 has shown perseverance and a commitment to growth. Congratulations to all of Friday’s graduates!

06/08/2026

Honored to have celebrated the incredible athletes, families, volunteers, and champions of the Virginia Special Olympics this weekend! Your determination inspires the Commonwealth. Go Team Virginia!

06/08/2026

I am proud to spotlight two of our attorneys who have been recognized by the Virginia State Bar. Assistant State Solicitor General Mikaela Phillips received the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Section 2026 R. Edwin Burnette Jr. Young Lawyer of the Year Award for her incredible dedication to the profession. Senior Assistant Attorney General Molly Newton received the Virginia State Bar Local and Specialty Bar Section 2026 Specialty Bar Leader of the Year Award in honor of her impact. Congratulations to Mikaela and Molly, and thank you for your service to the Commonwealth.

06/05/2026

Staff at the Office of the Attorney General participated in Wear Orange Day to honor the lives of those lost to and impacted by gun violence. We stand with those who have been impacted and will always fight for safer communities and hold the firearm industry accountable.

06/05/2026

Today, we wear orange in recognition of gun violence awareness month. Families in every corner of the Commonwealth experience the daily devastation of gun violence, and it must end. Beginning July 1, this office will have the authority to hold the firearm industry accountable for the violence they are fueling.

06/04/2026

Virginia consumers deserve data privacy protections, and the Commonwealth should be able to fully enforce violations. That's why I've joined other Attorneys General in sending a letter to Congress opposing the SECURE Act, which would make it harder for states to protect consumer data and hold bad actors accountable.

Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act), a proposed federal law falsely being held up as a data privacy bill.

06/02/2026

This morning in Norfolk, I spoke to our law enforcement partners at the 2026 Conference on Violent Crime about how the OAG can continue working alongside public safety officials and community partners to create a safer Commonwealth for all. Thank you for having me, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

06/01/2026

Across Virginia, LGBTQ+ individuals contribute to our communities as teachers, first responders, small business owners, public servants, and so much more, which is why I’m so proud to honor the resilience, joy, and courage of LGBTQ+ Virginians today in celebration of PRIDE month. Now is the time to reflect on the work that lies ahead to ensure that every Virginian can live openly and authentically without fear. My office will continue to stand up for the rights of LGBTQ+ Virginians and protect our communities from discrimination and harm.

Attorney General Jay Jones today celebrates the beginning of PRIDE Month and reaffirms the Office of the Attorney General’s commitment to ensuring safety, equality, and justice for LGBTQ+ Virginians across the Commonwealth.

06/01/2026

Across the Commonwealth, Virginians are rightfully worrying about their financial future. That's why I'm joining other leaders in opposition to a new Department of Labor proposal, which will allow fiduciaries to invest the money of hardworking Virginians in knowingly risky assets without strong oversight. Read more here:

Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk.