Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction.
Sponsored By: Marcus B. Simon (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement; petition for mandamus or injunction. Specifies that service of process or a summons for a hearing shall not be required when a petition for mandamus or injunction to enforce rights granted under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act has been filed.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Marcus B. Simon
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Continued from last session
7/21/2026SenateContinued to 2027 in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N)
2/25/2026SenateSenate committee offered
2/24/2026SenateReferred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
1/29/2026SenateConstitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
1/29/2026SenateFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB159)
1/28/2026HouseRead third time and passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
1/28/2026HouseEngrossed by House as amended
1/27/2026Housecommittee amendment agreed to
1/27/2026HouseRead second time
1/27/2026HouseFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB159)
1/26/2026HouseRead first time
1/26/2026HouseReported from General Laws with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N)
1/22/2026HouseHouse subcommittee offered
1/20/2026HouseSubcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (10-Y 0-N)
1/20/2026HouseAssigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
1/19/2026HouseReferred to Committee on General Laws
1/6/2026HousePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102340D
1/6/2026House
Bill Text
Substitute
2/24/2026
Engrossed
1/27/2026
Amendment
1/22/2026
Introduced
1/6/2026
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