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VA HB319
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phil Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Directs the Secretary of Administration to convene a work group to study implementing back-end, opt-out automatic voter registration (AVR) in Virginia, replacing the current front-end, opt-out AVR system
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Work group members will include representatives from the Department of Motor Vehicles, Virginia Information Technologies Agency, Office of the Attorney General, legislative committees, general registrars, and voting rights and data privacy organizations
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Study will evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and security of back-end versus front-end AVR systems and identify costs and benefits of the transition
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Work group must assess current obstacles to implementation, including technology infrastructure capacity, and estimate upfront and ongoing costs
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Report with findings and any legislative recommendations due to the House and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections by November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Back-end, opt-out automatic voter registration; work group to study implementation.
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB319)
3/16/2026