Why 2/5: This bill establishes a new operational requirement for electoral board members on election day, impacting election administration procedures.
Electoral board members in Virginia will be required to wear standardized identification badges issued by the Department of Elections while performing their duties on election day. Non-compliance could result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for the individual member.
Cleared committee
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
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Passed by for the day
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB234ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB234)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by House