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2021 SESSION

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HB 2196 Virginia Freedom of Information Act; required release of law-enforcement disciplinary records.

Introduced by: Michael P. Mullin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; required release of law-enforcement disciplinary records; exceptions. Requires the release of law-enforcement disciplinary records related to completed disciplinary investigations. The bill defines "law-enforcement disciplinary records" as any record created in furtherance of a law-enforcement disciplinary proceeding or any other administrative or judicial proceeding, whether such proceeding takes place in the Commonwealth or in another jurisdiction. The bill allows for the redaction of certain personal contact information of the law-enforcement officer, complainant, and witness or their families; social security numbers; and certain medical information of the law-enforcement officer and complainant.

FULL TEXT

• 01/13/21  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102757D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/13/21  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102757D
• 01/13/21  House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
• 01/19/21  House: Tabled in General Laws (22-Y 0-N)