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VA HB113

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Helmer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Virginia's election bribery law to prohibit soliciting or accepting money or anything of value in exchange for a person's decision to register or not register to vote, in addition to the existing ban on bribes to influence votes
  • Violation remains a Class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia law
  • Creates specific exemptions for transportation to voting or registration locations, items of de minimis value (excluding cash or cash equivalents), employer-granted time off to vote or register, and wages paid to conduct voter registration drives
  • Applies to all elections and political party nomination processes, including delegate selection for conventions and meetings

Legislative Description

Elections; soliciting or accepting bribe to influence or procure voter registration, penalty.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Privileges and Elections2/4/2026
Privileges and Elections: Voting Rights1/26/2026
Privileges and Elections1/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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