Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 709
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusions of general application to public bodies.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusions of general application to public bodies; personnel contact information. Exempts personnel information such as the home address, personal email address, and home and personal phone numbers of any officer, official, or employee of a public body from the mandatory disclosure provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee General Laws - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB709) - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on General Laws - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104260D