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VA HB159
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marcus Simon
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AI Summary
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Amends Virginia Code § 2.2-3713 to require that FOIA enforcement petitions provide three working days' notice to both the public body's designated FOIA officer and the party being sued before filing
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Clarifies that service of process by a sheriff or private process server is not required when filing a petition for mandamus or injunction to enforce FOIA rights
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Maintains the existing requirement that courts must hear FOIA enforcement petitions within seven days of filing
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Preserves existing venue rules allowing petitions against state agencies to be filed in either the aggrieved party's county of residence or the City of Richmond
Legislative Description
Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction.
Last Action
Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N)
2/25/2026