Bill > SB1174

This bill amends several sections of Virginia's election code to expand existing restrictions on campaign materials to also include referendum materials. Specifically, the bill modifies laws related to activities at polling places, voter satellite offices, and registration locations to explicitly include "referendum" alongside "campaign" materials when describing prohibited distribution or influencing activities. The changes apply to restrictions within 40 feet of polling place entrances, inside polling places and voter satellite offices, and at voter registration locations. The key provisions prevent people from distributing referendum materials, soliciting, or attempting to influence voters in these areas while voting or registration activities are being conducted. This expansion ensures that referendum materials are treated similarly to campaign materials in terms of distribution and voter interaction restrictions, maintaining the integrity of the voting and registration process by preventing potential undue influence on voters at these sensitive locations. The bill does not fundamentally change existing restrictions but broadens their scope to explicitly include referendum-related materials.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1174