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VA HB234
VA HB234Elections; general provisions, electoral board members to wear identification, civil penalty.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Elections; general provisions; electoral board members to wear identification; civil penalty. Requires the Department of Elections to issue a standardized identification badge to the acting electoral board members of each locality. Electoral board members are required to wear such identification badge while conducting their official duties on the day of an election subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Elections to provide standardized identification badges to electoral board members in each locality, which must include their name, position, locality, and term expiration date. Electoral board members are then mandated to wear these easily readable badges while performing their official duties on election day. If the State Board of Elections determines that an electoral board member has intentionally failed to comply with this requirement, they will face a civil penalty of up to $250.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Kimberly Adams (D)*,
Bonita Anthony (D),
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Michael Feggans (D),
Debra Gardner (D),
Dan Helmer (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),
Rodney Willett (D),
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1039) (on 04/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB234 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB234/text/CHAP1039 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB234/text/HB234ER2 |
| Governor's Recommendation HB234 | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB234/text/HB234G |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB234/text/HB234ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB234) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1198311.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB234) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093009.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB234/text/HB234 |
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