Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2272: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; Virginia Parole Board meetings.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2272 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; Virginia Parole Board meetings. Primary sponsor: Chris Obenshain. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in Public Safety.
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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; Virginia Parole Board; meetings. Provides that except for a public meeting convened for conducting the final deliberation and vote regarding whether the Virginia Parole Board will grant parole to a prisoner, a meeting of the Virginia Parole Board members, regardless of whether such members invite staff or other guests to participate in such meeting, shall not be deemed a meeting subject to the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Obenshain | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Public Safety
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N)
- Assigned PS sub: Public Safety
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2272)
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101697D