HB313Introduced in the House of Delegates
Virginia FOIA; public records to be open to inspection, non-citizen property owners.
Introduced by Otto Wachsmann, District 83
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public records to be open to inspection; non-citizen property owners. Includes non-citizens owning property within the Commonwealth among the list of persons to whom all public records shall be open under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Where it stands
Left in Committee General Laws
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) · January 27, 2026
7
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Marcus Simon | 13 | Yes |
| Atoosa Reaser | 27 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| Bill Wiley | 32 | No |
| Lily Franklin | 41 | Yes |
| Hyland Fowler | 59 | No |
| Betsy Carr | 78 | Yes |
| Robert Bloxom | 100 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102496D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB313)
Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
Left in Committee General Laws
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