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VA SB699

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Ebbin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all public bodies to post proposed meeting agendas on their official government websites prior to meetings, in addition to existing requirements for physical posting and availability for inspection.

  • Prohibits public bodies from taking "final action" on items added to the agenda after a meeting begins, unless the items are time-sensitive or relate to properly noticed closed meetings.

  • Defines "final action" as votes, adjudications, or other formal actions that complete a matter, while excluding referrals to committees, referrals to future meetings, requests for staff information, and commemorative proclamations.

  • Amends Virginia Code § 2.2-3707 under the Freedom of Information Act to strengthen transparency requirements for public body meetings.

Legislative Description

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

General Laws: Open Government/Procurement2/23/2026
General Laws2/9/2026
General Laws and Technology1/14/2026

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