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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; uniform availability. Requires absentee voting in person to be available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during early voting, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the first and second Saturday immediately preceding all elections, and between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the second Sunday immediately preceding all elections. Under current law, local electoral boards have some discretion to decide certain hours and days when absentee voting in person is available.
AI Summary
This bill mandates uniform hours for in-person absentee voting across Virginia, requiring it to be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the early voting period, and also on the first and second Saturdays preceding an election during the same hours. Additionally, it specifies that in-person absentee voting must be available on the second Sunday before an election from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This change removes the discretion that local electoral boards currently have in setting some of these hours and days, ensuring a consistent availability for voters who choose to cast their ballots in person before election day.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB533) (on 01/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB533 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB533) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096523.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB533/text/SB533 |
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