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HB4163Introduced in the House of Delegates

FOIA Database

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Tresa Howell, District 52

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to require custodians of any public records to maintain a public accessible database; protect the identity of persons with FOIA requests; and requiring updates of public online data bases.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

January 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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