Bill > HB1590

This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to add a new provision that protects personal information about minors participating in state-sponsored programs such as internships, externships, or apprenticeships. Specifically, the bill creates a new exclusion from mandatory public disclosure for any personal information related to a minor's participation in a program run by a state public body. This means that details about a minor's involvement in such programs would be kept confidential, with the exception of any disclosures that might be required by other existing laws. The purpose of this provision appears to be protecting the privacy of young people who are participating in educational or professional development programs sponsored by state agencies, ensuring that sensitive personal information about their involvement is not made publicly available without appropriate legal justification.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1590