Virginia Freedom of Information Act; required release of law-enforcement disciplinary records. (HB2196)

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Progress

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

Description

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; required release of law-enforcement disciplinary records; exceptions. Requires the release of law-enforcement disciplinary records related to completed disciplinary investigations. The bill defines "law-enforcement disciplinary records" as any record created in furtherance of a law-enforcement disciplinary proceeding or any other administrative or judicial proceeding, whether such proceeding takes place in the Commonwealth or in another jurisdiction. The bill allows for the redaction of certain personal contact information of the law-enforcement officer, complainant, and witness or their families; social security numbers; and certain medical information of the law-enforcement officer and complainant. Read the Bill »

Status

01/13/2021: Awaiting a Vote in the General Laws Committee

History

Date	Action
01/13/2021	Committee
01/13/2021	Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102757D
01/13/2021	Referred to Committee on General Laws