Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 159: Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 159 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction. Primary sponsor: Marcus Simon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement; petition for mandamus or injunction. Specifies that service of process or a summons for a hearing shall not be required when a petition for mandamus or injunction to enforce rights granted under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act has been filed.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N)
- Senate committee offered
- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB159)
- Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House as amended
- committee amendment agreed to
- Read second time
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB159)
- Read first time
- Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N)
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