HB 463 VA
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; definitions, meetings, quorum and electronic communication.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 463 would modify the Virginia Freedom of Information Act regarding definitions, meeting procedures, quorum requirements, and electronic communication. The bill would amend the FOIA to update these provisions.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3701 and 2.2-3708.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Freedom of Information Act; definitions; meetings; quorum and electronic communication.
Sponsor (1)
- Laura Jane Cohen Democratic · primary
Action history (7)
- Jan 12, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101367D · lower
- Jan 12, 2026 Referred to Committee on General Laws · lower
- Jan 14, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB463) · lower
- Jan 19, 2026 Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government · lower
- Jan 27, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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