Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2502: FOIA; exclusion of certain information held by Department of Workforce Development and Advancement.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2502 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: FOIA; exclusion of certain information held by Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. Primary sponsor: Bill Wiley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0090).
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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; exclusions; Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. Excludes from the mandatory disclosure requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act certain information held by the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, which includes any information of a proprietary or confidential nature, including trade secrets, employee compensation information, balance sheets and financial statements that are not available to the public through regulatory disclosure or otherwise, and revenue and cost projections supplied by a private or nongovernmental entity to the Department for the purpose of sponsoring, implementing, and operating (i) an apprenticeship program approved by the Department or (ii) a similar lawful workforce development or public-private partnership approved by the Department that assists the Department in fulfilling its mission and objectives and whose workforce development initiative could not advance without such exemption, as determined by the Commissioner of the Department and the Secretary of Labor. This bill is identical to SB 1107.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Wiley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0090)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 90 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2502)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2502ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (30-Y 7-N)
- Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)
- Passed Senate (24-Y 13-N)
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