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VA SB52
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Rouse
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 90-day "quiet period" before all primary and general elections during which systematic voter roll purge programs cannot be completed, preventing mass removals of voters based on computerized data-matching or non-individualized reviews close to elections
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Extends the response time for voters flagged as potential non-citizens from 14 days to 28 days to submit a sworn statement affirming U.S. citizenship before their registration can be cancelled
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Requires general registrars to contact voters facing removal for alleged non-citizenship via email and phone (including voicemail or text) in addition to mailed notice
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Mandates that registrars review all available evidence before initiating removal of a voter for non-citizenship and prohibits removal if there is prior citizenship affirmation or contrary evidence on file
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Extends the deadline for general registrars to act on Department notifications about voter deletions from 30 days to 60 days
Legislative Description
Voter registration; regular periodic review of registration records.
Last Action
Assigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
2/26/2026