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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Elections; absentee voting; cure process. Removes the requirement that absentee ballots be received by the Friday immediately preceding the day of the election for the general registrar to implement the process of curing errors or failures in such absentee ballots. The bill also moves the deadline for curing errors or omissions in absentee ballot applications from noon on the third day after the election to noon on the Monday after the election.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the process for correcting errors on absentee ballots, which are ballots cast by voters who cannot or choose not to vote in person on Election Day. Specifically, it removes the requirement that absentee ballots must be received by the Friday before Election Day for the election official, known as the general registrar, to begin the process of "curing" or fixing any mistakes on the ballot envelope, such as an incomplete voter affirmation statement. The bill also extends the deadline for voters to correct these errors or omissions on their absentee ballot applications from noon on the third day after the election to noon on the Monday after the election, ensuring more time for voters to ensure their ballots are counted.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Virgil Thornton (D)*,
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Stacey Carroll (D),
Nicole Cole (D),
Mark Downey (D),
Debra Gardner (D),
Elizabeth Guzmán (D),
C.E. Hayes (D),
Charniele Herring (D),
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),
Destiny LeVere Bolling (D),
Jeion Ward (D),
Last Action
Privileges and Elections Amendment - Privileges and Elections Amendment (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB773 |
| Privileges and Elections Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB773/text/HB773ASC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB773) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096515.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB773/text/HB773 |
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