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VA HB41

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Simon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that the State Board of Elections may remove electoral board members or general registrars by a two-thirds majority vote after a public hearing, with such decisions being final and not subject to appeal

  • Allows local electoral boards to remove general registrars by unanimous vote after a public hearing, with the removed registrar having three business days to appeal to the State Board

  • Defines grounds for removal as neglect of ministerial duties, misuse of office, or incompetence that materially affects office conduct, or clear indication of future refusal to perform duties

  • Requires the State Board to prescribe standards and procedures for conducting public hearings related to removal proceedings

  • Removed registrars remain in office until appeal deadlines expire or until the State Board issues a final decision upholding the removal

Legislative Description

Elections; procedures for removal of electoral board members and general registrars.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Privileges and Elections2/13/2026
Privileges and Elections: Election Administration1/30/2026
Privileges and Elections12/23/2025

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