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VA SB58
VA SB58Elections; deadline for receipt of absentee ballots and certain other information, etc.
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Introduced
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Passed
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Elections; deadline for receipt of absentee ballots and certain other information; 5:00 p.m. on the third day after the election. Moves the deadline for receipt of an absentee ballot, information required to cure an absentee ballot, or proof of identification to accompany a provisional ballot provided for lack of identification from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the third day after the election. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to HB 82.
AI Summary
This bill, which is identical to HB 82 and will become effective on January 1, 2027, moves the deadline for when certain election-related materials must be received by election officials. Specifically, it changes the deadline from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the third day after an election for absentee ballots to be received, for information required to fix a problem with an absentee ballot (known as "curing" an absentee ballot) to be submitted, and for proof of identification to be provided for a provisional ballot, which is a ballot cast by a voter whose eligibility is in question.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0062) (on 04/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB58 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB58/text/CHAP0062 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB58) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1201042.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB58/text/SB58ER |
| House Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB58/text/SB58EDOC |
| Delegate Price Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB58/text/SB58AH1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB58) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091388.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB58/text/SB58 |
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