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VA HB82

VA HB82
Elections; deadline for receipt of absentee ballots and certain other information, etc.

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Introduced
12/31/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
Passed
04/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 SB 58.

AI Summary

This bill, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, modifies the deadlines for submitting certain election-related materials. Specifically, it extends the deadline for voters to provide information to "cure" (fix) an absentee ballot, or to submit proof of identification for a provisional ballot if they initially lacked it, from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the third day after an election. This change applies to absentee ballots returned to the general registrar and to information submitted to the electoral board regarding provisional ballots.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0061) (on 04/06/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB82
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB82/text/CHAP0061
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB82) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1206302.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB82/text/HB82ER
Senate Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB82/text/HB82EDOC
Privileges and Elections Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB82/text/HB82AS1
Privileges and Elections Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB82/text/HB82ASC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB82) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091371.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB82) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091370.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB82) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091369.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB82/text/HB82
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