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VA HB1442

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alfonso Lopez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from performing acts in furtherance of federal immigration law enforcement within 40 feet of polling place entrances during voting hours and within one hour before opening or after closing

  • Extends the immigration enforcement prohibition to within 40 feet of buildings where local electoral boards meet to ascertain election results

  • Applies the same 40-foot immigration enforcement prohibition to locations used for election recounts, as part of court-ordered security safeguards

  • Violations of the polling place prohibition constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor, with election officers authorized to remove violators from the prohibited area

  • Amends Virginia Code sections 24.2-604, 24.2-671, and 24.2-802.1 relating to polling place conduct, election result certification, and recount procedures

Legislative Description

Polling places; prohibited activities, acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws.

Last Action

Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #31/28/2026
Public Safety1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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