Virginia Freedom of Information Act; required release of law-enforcement disciplinary records. (HB2196)
Introduced By
Del. Mike Mullin (D-Newport News)
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; 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 »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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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 |
01/19/2021 | Tabled in General Laws (22-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |