Why 2/5: The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027, reducing immediate impact.
This bill extends the deadline for voters to submit absentee ballots, cure information for absentee ballots, and proof of identification for provisional ballots from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the third day after an election. This operational change, effective January 1, 2027, provides voters with additional time to ensure their votes are counted.
Third reading
Read third time
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Passed by for the day
Amendment adopted
Privileges and Elections Amendment agreed to
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Engrossed by Senate as amended
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with amendment (22-Y 18-N 0-A)
Amendment adopted
Senate amendment agreed to by House (64-Y 32-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB82ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB82)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 61 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0061)