Virginia Freedom of Information Act; misdemeanor violations, penalty. (HB61)
Introduced By
Del. Rick Morris (R-Carrollton)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; misdemeanor violations; penalty. Provides that in addition to the civil enforcement provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), any officer, employee, or member of a public body who, without legal excuse or justification, deliberately, willfully, and knowingly violates certain FOIA provisions is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/04/2015 | Committee |
| 12/04/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100894D |
| 12/04/2015 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/18/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee #2 |
| 01/18/2016 | Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #2 |
| 01/28/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB61) |
| 02/11/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia opposes this bill. Virginia's FOIA needs better enforcement provisions but criminalizing poor public service is not the answer.