Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 699: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 699 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas. Primary sponsor: Adam P. Ebbin. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0519).
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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 bodies to post meeting agendas. Requires public bodies subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to post the proposed agenda on the public body's official government website, if any, prior to the meeting. The bill provides that no final action may be taken on any items added to an agenda after a meeting commences unless the matter is time-sensitive or is the subject of a closed meeting properly identified in a motion in accordance with FOIA requirements and defines "final action." This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam P. Ebbin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Mamie Locke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Marcus Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| David Suetterlein | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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 (CHAP0519)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 519 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB699)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB699ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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