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VA SB438
VA SB438Absentee voting in person; available the second and third Sunday before all elections.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Absentee voting in person; available the second and third Sunday before all elections. Requires absentee voting in person to be made available between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the second and third Sunday immediately preceding all elections.
AI Summary
This bill amends Virginia law to expand in-person absentee voting availability by requiring it to be offered for a minimum of eight hours on the second Sunday immediately preceding all elections, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This change aims to provide voters with more convenient options to cast their ballots before Election Day, supplementing existing provisions for absentee voting in person which are already available on Saturdays and other weekdays leading up to an election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Lamont Bagby (D)*,
Lashrecse Aird (D),
Jennifer Carroll Foy (D),
Michael Jones (D),
Mamie Locke (D),
Louise Lucas (D),
Aaron Rouse (D),
Angelia Williams Graves (D),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB438 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB438/text/SB438S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB438/text/SB438SC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB438/text/SB438 |
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