Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HJ45 — Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.

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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Not enough signal yet

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In plain language

Allows 16-year-olds to vote in elections.

This constitutional amendment proposes to permit individuals as young as 16 years old to vote. The change aims to expand the voting age qualification.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may empower younger workers to have a say in legislation that affects their lives and workplaces.
  • Families: Families with teenage members may see their children becoming involved in civic issues and political discussions earlier.

Summary

Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.

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 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda

  5. H Assigned HPE sub: Voting Rights

  6. H Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103350D

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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"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

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ45 do?
Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.
Who sponsors HJ45?
HJ45 is sponsored by Jackie H. Glass.
What is the current status of HJ45?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HJ45?
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