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VA HB113
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dan Helmer
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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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