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VA SJR27
VA SJR27Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, United States citizenship (first reference).
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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
Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; United States citizenship. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia to clarify that a person who has not obtained United States citizenship either at birth or through naturalization is not qualified to vote.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia to explicitly state that individuals who have not become citizens of the United States, either by being born in the U.S. or through the legal process of naturalization, are not eligible to vote in Virginia elections. This clarification aims to reinforce the existing requirement for U.S. citizenship as a qualification for voting.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N) (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SJ27 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SJ27/text/SJ27 |
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