Bill > HB113

This bill amends existing Virginia law to explicitly prohibit soliciting or accepting any money or valuable item, directly or indirectly, in exchange for a person's decision to register or not register to vote, in addition to the existing prohibition against influencing a vote. Violating this provision is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor, a serious offense punishable by fines and jail time. However, the bill also clarifies certain exceptions, stating that it does not apply to providing transportation to or from voting or registration locations, giving items of minimal value that are not cash, allowing employees time off to vote or register, or paying someone to conduct a voter registration drive. This legislation aims to prevent bribery and undue influence in the voter registration process.