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Va. Freedom of Information Act; exclusion to application of chapter, public utility account numbers.

It became law on Apr 6, 2026.

VA HB 346 · House Bill · 2026

Stage
Became law
Started in
House
Sponsor
Ellen McLaughlin
Latest action
Apr 6, 2026

What it does

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exclusions to application of chapter; public utility account numbers. Excludes account numbers of any person or public body for an account with a public utility, as defined in the bill, from the mandatory disclosure provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. However, such information may be disclosed by the custodian in his discretion, except where such disclosure is prohibited by law.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 6, 2026

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Where it goes next

It is law in Virginia. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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