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VA SB298
VA SB298Absentee voting in person; available beginning on tent day prior to election, hours of operation.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Elections; absentee voting in person; available beginning on the tenth day prior to election; hours of operation. Limits absentee voting in person to the 10 days immediately preceding an election. During this period, the bill requires that absentee voting in person be available Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the rules for in-person absentee voting, also known as early voting, by limiting its availability to the ten days immediately preceding an election. During this ten-day period, voters will be able to cast their absentee ballots in person from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on both Monday through Saturday, ensuring extended hours for voters to access this option before Election Day.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N) (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB298 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB298/text/SB298 |
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