SB426Introduced in the Senate
Public Information Act - Divorce Records
Introduced by Charles Sydnor, District 44
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring a custodian to deny inspection of certain records pertaining to a divorce proceeding except under certain circumstances.
Where it stands
Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 8/4/2026) - Chapter 880
August 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
134
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
Returned Passed
Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)
Overridden (44-0)
Overridden (134-0)
Gubernatorial Veto Override (Legislative date: 8/4/2026) - Chapter 880
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