Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB71 — Absentee voting in person; voter satellite offices, days and hours of operation.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced December 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses absentee voting in person and the operation of voter satellite offices.

This bill focuses on absentee voting by establishing guidelines for in-person voting and the days and hours of operation for voter satellite offices. It aims to streamline the absentee voting process for voters.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you may have more convenient options for casting your absentee ballot in person.

Summary

Absentee voting in person; voter satellite offices, days and hours of operation.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda

  3. H Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda

  4. H House committee offered

  5. H House committee offered

  6. H Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 2-N)

  7. H Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda

  8. H House subcommittee offered

  9. H House subcommittee offered

  10. H Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration

  11. H House committee offered

  12. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB71)

  13. H Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

  14. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100370D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB71 do?
Absentee voting in person; voter satellite offices, days and hours of operation.
Who sponsors HB71?
HB71 is sponsored by Atoosa R. Reaser.
What is the current status of HB71?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced December 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB71?
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