HB644Introduced in the House of Delegates
FOIA; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state public bodies.
Introduced by Hillary Pugh Kent, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state bodies. Exempts from the mandatory disclosure requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act the personal contact information of minors who are participating in a program, such as an apprenticeship or unpaid internship or externship, run by a state public body. The bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0189)
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (36-Y 2-N 0-A) · February 23, 2026
36
Yes
2
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100536D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB644)
Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
Read first time
Read second time and engrossed
Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Reported from General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Passed Senate (36-Y 2-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB644ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB644)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 189 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0189)
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