HB1161
Government. Data Collection & Dissemination Practices Act; dissemin. of personal to federal gov't.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Passed by for the day
Chief Patron:
Kathy Tran (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; dissemination of personal information to federal government; civil penalties.
Provides that any agency or political subdivision of the Commonwealth shall only disseminate personal information (i) to the extent necessary to comply with state or federal law, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; (ii) to the extent necessary to carry out the administration of a state or ... (More) federal program pursuant to state or federal law; (iii) to comply with a subpoena, court order, or administrative proceeding; (iv) to the extent necessary to ensure fulfillment of the obligations of a purchase or contract made in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act; or (v) when the data subject has given consent. The bill authorizes a court, in the case of a willful and knowing violation, to subject a specific public officer, appointee, or employee of any agency to civil penalties. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105209D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 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 reporting (7-Y 3-N)
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: Reported from General Laws (15-Y 6-N)
- 02/02/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/03/2026 - House: Passed by temporarily
- 02/03/2026 - House: Read second time
- 02/03/2026 - House: Delegate Williams Floor amendments passed by (62-Y 34-N 0-A) Close Floor Vote
- 02/04/2026 - House: Passed by for the day
