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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 346: Va. Freedom of Information Act; exclusion to application of chapter, public utility account numbers.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 346 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Va. Freedom of Information Act; exclusion to application of chapter, public utility account numbers. Primary sponsor: Ellen H. McLaughlin. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0115).

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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 to application of chapter; public utility account numbers. Excludes account numbers of any person or public body for an account with a public utility, as defined in the bill, from the mandatory disclosure provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. However, such information may be disclosed by the custodian in his discretion, except where such disclosure is prohibited by law.

Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Ellen H. McLaughlinPrimary sponsorNot 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

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0115)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 115 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  5. Signed by President
  6. Signed by Speaker
  7. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB346)
  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB346ER)
  9. Enrolled
  10. Passed Senate (37-Y 1-N 0-A)
  11. Read third time
  12. Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

Showing 12 most recent of 28 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source