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VA HB970
VA HB970Public agencies; exclusion from mandatory disclosure, privacy of personal information, penalty.
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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
02/23/2022
02/23/2022
Crossed Over
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Passed
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public agencies; privacy of personal information; penalty. Provides that public agencies shall not request personal donor information, defined in the bill, from (i) any individual or any entity organized under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) any bidder, offeror, or contractor of an agency. The bill prohibits such public agencies from disclosing personal information without the express, written permission of every individual who is identifiable from the potential release of such personal information, including individuals identifiable as members, supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, the agency. The bill exempts the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006 from the requirements that public agencies protect personal information and refrain from requesting personal information. Public agencies; privacy of personal information; penalty. Provides that public agencies shall not request personal donor information, defined in the bill, from (i) any individual or any entity organized under § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) any bidder, offeror, or contractor of an agency. The bill prohibits such public agencies from disclosing personal information without the express, written permission of every individual who is identifiable from the potential release of such personal information, including individuals identifiable as members, supporters, or volunteers of, or donors to, the agency. The bill exempts the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006 from the requirements that public agencies protect personal information and refrain from requesting personal information.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Code of Virginia to prohibit public agencies from requesting or disclosing personal donor information, defined as names and data that identify individuals as members, supporters, volunteers, or donors to 501(c) tax-exempt organizations, except for those established by or for public bodies. The bill also imposes penalties for violations and provides limited exceptions for lawful warrants, discovery in litigation, and certain investigations or enforcement actions. The bill exempts the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006 from these requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0525) (on 04/11/2022)
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