Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB235 — Elections; districts, precincts, and polling places, pilot program for super precincts.

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 January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a pilot program to create super precincts in elections.

This bill seeks to initiate a pilot program for super precincts, which are larger voting districts that may consolidate polling places. The aim is to assess the effectiveness of super precincts in managing elections.

Summary

Elections; districts, precincts, and polling places, pilot program for super precincts.

Bill Text

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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 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda

  5. H House subcommittee offered

  6. H House subcommittee offered

  7. H Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda

  8. H Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration

  9. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB235)

  10. H Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

  11. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103993D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB235 do?
Elections; districts, precincts, and polling places, pilot program for super precincts.
Who sponsors HB235?
HB235 is sponsored by Debra D. Gardner.
What is the current status of HB235?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB235?
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