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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
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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 for a minimum of five hours 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 options by requiring that absentee voting in person be available for a minimum of five hours between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on both the second and third Sunday immediately preceding all elections, in addition to existing provisions for Saturday voting and regular business hours.
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
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0945) (on 04/13/2026)
Official Document
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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/CHAP0945 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB438/text/SB438ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB438) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1208536.PDF |
| Delegate Price Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB438/text/SB438AH2 |
| House Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB438/text/SB438EDOC |
| Privileges and Elections Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB438/text/SB438AHC1 |
| Privileges and Elections Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB438/text/SB438AH1 |
| 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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