Bill > HB2444

This bill modifies Virginia state law regarding voter registration lists by requiring the Department of Elections to provide digital lists of all registered voters and persons who voted in the past four years at no cost, while charging only the actual cost for manually prepared paper lists. Currently, such lists were provided at a "reasonable price" without a specified format. The bill maintains the existing groups who can receive these lists, including candidates, political parties, political action committees, incumbent officeholders, and nonprofit organizations focused on voter participation. The lists can only be used for specific purposes like campaign activities, political purposes, and reporting to constituents. The bill also preserves privacy protections by prohibiting the publication of voter information on the internet or in searchable databases, and continues to protect sensitive information like social security numbers. Importantly, the bill standardizes the list format by mandating digital lists at no cost, which could improve accessibility and transparency in voter information while maintaining existing restrictions on list usage.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2444