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VA HB28
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rozia Henson
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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