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HB 159

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: February 25, 2026.

Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-159
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
Committee General Laws; General Laws and Technology
House of Delegates passed_lower 2026-02-25
Summary

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement; petition for mandamus or injunction. Specifies that service of process or a summons for a hearing shall not be required when a petition for mandamus or injunction to enforce rights granted under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act has been filed. The bill requires the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court to update any district court materials, including any manuals, procedures, guidelines, and bench books, in accordance with the provisions of the bill.

Sponsor
Simon
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-28 Status passed_lower
2026-02-25 Latest Action S Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N)
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