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VA HB965

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marcia Price

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Virginia enters the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an agreement among states to award their electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote
  • The compact only takes effect when member states collectively possess a majority of electoral votes (270 or more), and must be in effect by July 20 of an election year to apply
  • Member states must determine and communicate their final vote counts at least six days before the Electoral College meets, with results shared within 24 hours to other member states
  • States may withdraw from the compact, but withdrawals within six months of a presidential term's end do not take effect until after the next president is inaugurated
  • The agreement terminates automatically if the Electoral College is abolished through constitutional amendment

Legislative Description

National Popular Vote Compact; enters Virginia into an interstate compact.

Last Action

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB965)

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Privileges and Elections2/13/2026
Privileges and Elections: Voting Rights2/3/2026
Privileges and Elections1/13/2026

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