Absentee voting; ballots received, marked, and cast electronically through the Internet.
Families may find it more convenient to vote absentee through online means, ensuring their voices are heard in elections.
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HB493 — Absentee voting; ballots received, marked, and cast electronically through the Internet.
Last action — Continued from last session
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House of Delegates
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
Allows absentee ballots to be received, marked, and cast electronically via the Internet.
This legislation proposes to enable voters to receive, mark, and submit absentee ballots online. The goal is to streamline the absentee voting process by utilizing Internet technology.
What this means for you
- Families: Families may find it more convenient to vote absentee through online means, ensuring their voices are heard in elections.
- Consumers: This means easier access to absentee voting for individuals who may be unable to vote in person.
Summary
Absentee voting; ballots received, marked, and cast electronically through the Internet.
Bill Text
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Read HB493 on the official Virginia source →Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 24.2-103.2.
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24.2-103.2
A.
Inserts “A.”.
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or a covered voter, as
Inserts “or a covered voter, as”.
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24.2-103.2
defined in § 24.2
Inserts “defined in § 24.2”.
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-452
Inserts “-452”.
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24.2-103.2
,
Inserts “,”.
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electronicallyStrikes “electronically”.
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and accessiblyStrikes “and accessibly”.
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andStrikes “and”.
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,
Inserts “,”.
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, and
Inserts “, and”.
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return
Inserts “return”.
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using screen reader assistive technologyStrikes “using screen reader assistive technology”.
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,
Inserts “,”.
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to receive and complete
Inserts “to receive and complete”.
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any other required forms
Inserts “any other required forms”.
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,
Inserts “,”.
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and to provide any proof of identity electronically through the internet. The Department shall ensure the accessibility, as defined in § 2.2-3501, of such tool
Inserts “and to provide any proof of identity electronically through the internet. The Department shall ensure the accessibility, as defined in § 2.2-3501, of such tool”.
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B. Such tool shall include a means for a voter to
Inserts “B. Such tool shall include a means for a voter to”.
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complete
Inserts “complete”.
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the following statement electronically through the internet:
Inserts “the following statement electronically through the internet:”.
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"
Inserts “"”.
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I do hereby state, subject to felony penalties for making false statements pursuant to
Inserts “I do hereby state, subject to felony penalties for making false statements pursuant to”.
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24.2-103.2
§ 24.2-1016 of the Code of Virginia, that my
Inserts “§ 24.2-1016 of the Code of Virginia, that my”.
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FULL NAME is (last, first, middle); that I am now or have been at some time
Inserts “FULL NAME is (last, first, middle); that I am now or have been at some time”.
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since last November
Inserts “since last November”.
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'
Inserts “'”.
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s general election a legal resident of (STATE YOUR LEGAL RESIDENCE
Inserts “s general election a legal resident of (STATE YOUR LEGAL RESIDENCE”.
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IN
Inserts “IN”.
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VIRGINIA, including
Inserts “VIRGINIA, including”.
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the house number, street name or rural route address, city, zip code);
Inserts “the house number, street name or rural route address, city, zip code);”.
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that I received the subject ballot(s) electronically upon application to the registrar of such
Inserts “that I received the subject ballot(s) electronically upon application to the registrar of such”.
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county or city
Inserts “county or city”.
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; that I marked the ballot(s) without assistance or knowledge on the part of anyone as to
Inserts “; that I marked the ballot(s) without assistance or knowledge on the part of anyone as to”.
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the manner in which I marked it (or I am returning the form required to report how I was
Inserts “the manner in which I marked it (or I am returning the form required to report how I was”.
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assisted); that I then returned the ballot(s) through this electronic ballot marking and return tool;
Inserts “assisted); that I then returned the ballot(s) through this electronic ballot marking and return tool;”.
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and that I have not voted and will not vote in this election at any other time or place.
Inserts “and that I have not voted and will not vote in this election at any other time or place.”.
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Signature of Voter __________________________________
Inserts “Signature of Voter __________________________________”.
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Last four digits of voter
Inserts “Last four digits of voter”.
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'
Inserts “'”.
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s social security number _______________
Inserts “s social security number _______________”.
Action History
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H Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
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H Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
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H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
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H Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB493)
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H House subcommittee offered
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H Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration
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H Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
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H Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104715D
Sponsors
- Patrick A. Hope · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →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.
Show all 147 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB493 do?
- Absentee voting; ballots received, marked, and cast electronically through the Internet.
- Who sponsors HB493?
- HB493 is sponsored by Patrick A. Hope.
- What is the current status of HB493?
- This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB493?
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