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VA SB582

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Saddam Salim

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for voters to correct errors on provisional ballots and returned absentee ballots from the third day after the election to noon on the Monday after the election
  • Requires general registrars to promptly notify voters by telephone or email when their provisional ballot or absentee ballot application is rejected due to a material error or omission, along with instructions on how to correct the issue
  • Mandates that the absentee voter applicant list be updated daily and include whether each application was accepted or rejected, with rejection reasons and ballot status information
  • Requires the Department of Elections' free-access tracking system to show voters whether their absentee application was rejected and the reason for rejection, with daily updates
  • Directs the Department of Elections to issue guidance on uniform processing of provisional ballots, including same-day registration provisional ballots, ensuring consistent treatment across localities

Legislative Description

Absentee & provisional ballots; process & timing for rejected applications, rejected prov. ballots.

Last Action

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

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Privileges and Elections2/5/2026
Privileges and Elections1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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