FOIA; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state public bodies.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act to amend and reenact § 2.2-3705.7 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state public bodies.” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state bodies. Exempts from the mandatory disclosure requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act the personal contact information of minors who are participating in a program, such as an apprenticeship or unpaid internship or externship, run by a state public body. The bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · Jan 13, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter 189 (latest official status)
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Hillary Pugh KentNadarius E. ClarkJackie H. Glass
Recorded votes
Passed Senate (36-Y 2-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-23 · P · Y 36, X 2, N 2
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Senate · 2026-02-20 · P · X 40
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-20 · P · Y 40
Reported from General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N)Senate · 2026-02-18 · P · Y 13, N 1
Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-02-04 · P · Y 98, X 2
Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-02-04 · P · Y 97, X 2, N 1
Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-29 · P · Y 21, X 1
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-27 · P · Y 10
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Virginia legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter 189.