HB 160 VA
FOIA; officers, employees, or members of a public body, alleged willful and knowing violations.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 160 would modify the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to address alleged willful and knowing violations by officers, employees, or members of a public body. The bill would amend the FOIA to establish mitigating factors that must be considered when addressing such violations.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3714 and 2.2-3715 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Freedom of Information Act; officers, employees, or members of a public body; alleged willful and knowing violations; mitigating factors to be considered.
Sponsor (1)
- Marcus B. Simon Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 6, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100416D · lower
- Jan 6, 2026 Referred to Committee on General Laws · lower
- Jan 19, 2026 Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government · lower
- Jan 20, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jan 22, 2026 Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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