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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
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Dead
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, effective January 1, 2027, moves the deadline for when certain election-related materials must be received to be counted. Specifically, it changes the deadline for receiving an absentee ballot, information needed to fix a problem with an absentee ballot (known as "curing" an absentee ballot), or proof of identification for a provisional ballot (a ballot cast when there's a question about a voter's eligibility at the polling place) from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the third day after the election. This extension provides voters and election officials more time to ensure these important documents are properly submitted and processed.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB58 |
| 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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