HB709
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusions of general application to public bodies.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 27, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Cliff Hayes (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusions of general application to public bodies; personnel contact information.
Exempts personnel information such as the home address, personal email address, and home and personal phone numbers of any officer, official, or employee of a public body from the mandatory disclosure provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104260D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/20/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB709)
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
- 01/26/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 01/27/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
