Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 313: Virginia FOIA; public records to be open to inspection, non-citizen property owners.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 313 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia FOIA; public records to be open to inspection, non-citizen property owners. Primary sponsor: Otto Wachsmann (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee General Laws.
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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; public records to be open to inspection; non-citizen property owners. Includes non-citizens owning property within the Commonwealth among the list of persons to whom all public records shall be open under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Wachsmann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
“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 Committee General Laws
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB313)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102496D