Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB160 — FOIA; officers, employees, or members of a public body, alleged willful and knowing violations.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill addresses alleged violations of FOIA by public body officials.

This bill seeks to clarify the consequences for officers, employees, or members of a public body who are found to have willfully and knowingly violated the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It aims to ensure accountability in governmental transparency.

Summary

FOIA; officers, employees, or members of a public body, alleged willful and knowing violations.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  5. H Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government

  6. H Referred to Committee on General Laws

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100416D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB160 do?
FOIA; officers, employees, or members of a public body, alleged willful and knowing violations.
Who sponsors HB160?
HB160 is sponsored by Marcus B. Simon.
What is the current status of HB160?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB160?
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