HB709Introduced in the House of Delegates
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusions of general application to public bodies.
Introduced by C.E. Hayes, District 91
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Left in Committee General Laws
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) · January 27, 2026
10
Yes
0
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?
Citizen Voice
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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 | Yes |
| Lily Franklin | 41 | Yes |
| Hyland Fowler | 59 | Yes |
| Betsy Carr | 78 | Yes |
| Robert Bloxom | 100 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104260D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB709)
Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee General Laws
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