Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction.

Voted 7/21/2026View source

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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Docket history

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7/21/2026Continued from last session
2/25/2026Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N)
2/24/2026Senate committee offered
1/29/2026Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
1/29/2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
1/28/2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB159)
1/28/2026Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
1/27/2026Engrossed by House as amended
1/27/2026committee amendment agreed to
1/27/2026Read second time