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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas. Requires public bodies subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to post the proposed agenda on the public body's official government website, if any, prior to the meeting. The bill provides that no final action may be taken on any items added to an agenda after a meeting commences unless the matter is time-sensitive or is the subject of a closed meeting properly identified in a motion in accordance with FOIA requirements and defines "final action." This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to require public bodies to post their proposed meeting agendas on their official government websites, if they have one, before the meeting takes place. It also clarifies that public bodies cannot take final action on any items added to an agenda after a meeting has started, unless the matter is urgent or discussed in a properly announced closed session, and it defines what constitutes "final action" by a public body, excluding things like referring an item to a committee or staff for more information. This change is a recommendation from the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council, aiming to increase transparency in government meetings.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Adam Ebbin (D)*,
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Mamie Locke (D),
Marcus Simon (D),
David Suetterlein (R),
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0519) (on 04/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB699 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB699/text/CHAP0519 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB699/text/SB699ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB699) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1199551.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB699) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093653.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB699/text/SB699 |
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