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VA SB277

VA SB277
Elections; prohibited area within 10 feet of the curbside voting area.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Elections; general provisions; prohibited area; within 10 feet of the curbside voting area. Adds the 10 feet beyond any area designated for voting outside the polling place or any vehicle in which voting outside the polling place is taking place to the prohibited area where campaigning and certain other activities are unlawful during elections.

AI Summary

This bill expands the "Prohibited Area" around polling places, which is a designated zone where campaigning and certain other election-related activities are unlawful. Previously, this area extended 40 feet from any entrance to a polling place. Now, it will also include a 10-foot radius around any designated curbside voting area, which is a space set up outside the polling place for voters to cast their ballots from a vehicle. This change aims to further protect the integrity of the voting process by creating a larger buffer zone around all voting locations, including those accessible from vehicles.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Stricken at request of Patron in Privileges and Elections (13-Y 0-N) (on 02/10/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB277
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB277) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096521.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB277/text/SB277
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