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VA HB28

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rozia Henson

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 90-day "quiet period" before all primary and general elections during which the Department of Elections cannot conduct systematic voter roll purges based on ineligibility, such as lack of eligible residence or noncitizenship

  • Extends the response time for voters flagged as potential non-citizens from 14 days to 28 days to submit sworn statements affirming U.S. citizenship before their registration can be cancelled

  • Requires general registrars to contact voters by email and phone (including voicemail or text) in addition to mail when notifying them of potential removal due to alleged noncitizenship

  • Mandates registrars review all available evidence of citizenship before initiating removal proceedings, and prohibits removal if prior citizenship affirmation exists or contradicting evidence is present

  • Increases the deadline for general registrars to delete voter registrations after Department notification from 30 days to 60 days

Legislative Description

Voter registration; regular periodic review of registration records.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N)

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Privileges and Elections2/16/2026
Appropriations: General Government & Capital Outlay1/30/2026
Appropriations1/30/2026
Privileges and Elections: Election Administration1/25/2026
Privileges and Elections12/22/2025

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