Virginia Freedom of Information Act; clarifies definition of "public record."
Summary
Clarifies that the definition of "public record" does not include records that are not prepared for or used in the transaction of public business. The bill defines "social media account" and creates a new discretionary exemption for social media records of General Assembly members when such records relate to the use of a social media account by a member in such member's individual capacity. The bill requires the public body to be a necessary party in any enforcement proceeding.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2018
Last action Jan 23, 2018
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Committee
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Jan 23, 2018
Legislature · Referred to committee
Assigned GL&T sub: #1
Jan 10, 2018
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2018
Legislature · Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100455D
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill DeSteph
RRepublican
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