Freedom of Information Act; building and fire code complaints. (SB1478)

Introduced By

Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Freedom of Information Act; building and fire code complaints. Provides a record exemption under the Freedom of Information Act for the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of complainants relating to Uniform Statewide Building Code or Statewide Fire Prevention Code enforcement made to the local governing body. The bill specifies that nothing shall prevent the disclosure of information relating to any building in connection with an inquiry into the performance of that building after it has been subjected to fire, explosion, natural disaster, or other catastrophic event. Amends § 2.2-3705.3 (“Exclusions to application of chapter; records relating to administrative investigations.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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