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VA HB1442
VA HB1442Polling places; prohibited activities, acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Elections; polling places; prohibited activities; acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws. Prohibits any person from performing any act for the purpose or in furtherance of enforcement of federal immigration laws within 40 feet of any building, or part thereof, used as (i) a polling place, (ii) a meeting place for the local electoral board while the electoral board meets to ascertain the results of an election, or (iii) the place for a recount.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any person from performing any act for the purpose or in furtherance of enforcing federal immigration laws within 40 feet of any building, or part thereof, used as a polling place, a meeting place for the local electoral board while they are determining election results, or the location for an election recount. This measure expands existing prohibitions on activities near polling places and electoral board meetings to specifically include actions related to federal immigration law enforcement, aiming to prevent any perceived intimidation or interference with the electoral process.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Alfonso Lopez (D)*,
Bonita Anthony (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Laura Jane Cohen (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
Michael Feggans (D),
J.J. Singh (D),
Last Action
Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote) (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1442 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1442/text/HB1442 |
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