VirginiaVirginia Freedom of Information Act; increases civil penalties.
What it does
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; civil penalties. Increases the minimum and maximum civil penalties that may be imposed upon an officer, employee, or member of a public body for violations of certain provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The bill also adjusts the minimum and maximum civil penalty for such second and subsequent violations, in addition to increasing the minimum and maximum civil penalties that can be imposed on a public body for violations related to certifying a closed meeting.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jan 23Stricken from docket by General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Latest
- Vote recorded Stricken from docket by General Laws (21-Y 0-N). Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 21Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
- Vote recorded Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N). Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 20Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2275)
- Jan 17Assigned GL sub: Procurement/Open GovernmentMinor
- Jan 8Referred to Committee on General LawsMinor
- Jan 8Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100151DIntroduced
- Jan 23Stricken from docket by General Laws (21-Y 0-N)Latest