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VA HB773

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Virgil Thornton

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for voters to correct absentee ballot errors from the third day after the election to the Monday after the election

  • Removes the requirement that absentee ballots must be received by the Friday before election day to qualify for the cure process, allowing all returned absentee ballots to be eligible for correction

  • Requires general registrars to "promptly" notify voters of ballot errors rather than within the previous three-day notification window

  • Maintains that voters whose ballots have issues will be recorded in the voter registration system and included on absentee voter applicant lists

  • Takes effect September 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Elections; absentee voting, cure process, delayed effective date.

Last Action

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

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Privileges and Elections2/4/2026
Privileges and Elections: Election Administration1/25/2026
Privileges and Elections1/13/2026

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