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Introduced
12/22/2025
12/22/2025
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Voter registration; regular periodic review of registration records. Requires the Department of Elections to complete, not later than 90 days prior to the date of a primary or general election, any program the purpose of which is to systematically remove the names of ineligible voters from the voter registration system based on evidence of ineligibility, including evidence of lack of eligible residence or evidence of noncitizenship. This restriction is not to be construed to preclude (i) the removal of names from the voter registration system at the request of the registrant or as provided by existing law by reason of criminal conviction or mental incapacity or the death of the registrant if the triggering conviction, incapacity order, or death occurred within 120 days of the election or (ii) the correction of details, such as name and address, in a voter's registration record that does not result in the removal of a voter from the voter registration system. Under current law, such restriction only applies to federal primaries and federal general elections. The bill also provides a process for confirming a voter's citizenship status prior to cancellation based on a report of non-citizen status and extends (a) the period of time registrars have to cancel registrations from 30 days to 60 days after notification of the need to cancel by the Department of Elections and (b) the period of time a registered voter has to respond to a notice of cancellation related to citizenship status from 14 days to 28 days.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Virginia's voter registration laws to enhance the accuracy of voter rolls and ensure a quiet period before elections. Specifically, it requires the Department of Elections to complete any programs aimed at systematically removing ineligible voters from the registration system no later than 90 days before primary and general elections, a change from the previous 30-day requirement that only applied to federal elections. This restriction does not prevent the removal of voters who request it, are deceased, convicted of a felony, deemed mentally incapacitated, or are no longer citizens, nor does it stop the correction of registration details like names and addresses. The bill also extends the time registrars have to cancel registrations after being notified by the Department of Elections from 30 to 60 days, and increases the period a voter has to respond to a notice about their citizenship status from 14 to 28 days, providing more time for individuals to confirm their eligibility.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
J.R. Henson (D)*,
Jessica Anderson (D),
Bonita Anthony (D),
Jennifer Boysko (D),
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Joshua Cole (D),
Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D),
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),
Destiny LeVere Bolling (D),
Dave Marsden (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Virgil Thornton (D),
Last Action
Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB28 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB28/text/HB28H1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB28) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1104254.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB28) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1104134.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB28/text/HB28HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB28/text/HB28 |
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