SB699
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Chief Patron:
Adam Ebbin (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas.
Requires public bodies subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to post the proposed agenda on the public body's official government website, if any, prior to the meeting. The bill provides that no final action may be taken on any items added to an agenda after a meeting ... (More) commences unless the matter is time-sensitive or is the subject of a closed meeting properly identified in a motion in accordance with FOIA requirements and defines 'final action.' This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100105D
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- 01/22/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB699)
- 01/28/2026 - Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Rules suspended
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- 02/02/2026 - Senate: Read second time
- 02/02/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
- 02/03/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
