VA HB187 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 19-0)
Status: Introduced on December 26 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-01-31 - Incorporated by Privileges and Elections
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Elections; same-day registration; in-person absentee and election day voting. Provides an exception to the closing of registration records for any person who (i) is qualified to register to vote, (ii) is unregistered or registered in a locality in which the person no longer resides but is otherwise entitled to vote by absentee ballot, (iii) desires to vote absentee in person at the time that they present themselves to be registered, and (iv) provides proof of residency. The bill also permits same-day registrants to vote absentee and provides an excuse for election day absentee voting for such voters. The bill requires all voters who register to vote under the provisions of this bill to fill out an absentee application, including the required oath, in order to vote.

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Title

Elections; same-day registration, in-person absentee and election day voting.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2020-01-31HouseIncorporated by Privileges and Elections
2020-01-28HouseSubcommittee recommends incorporating (HB201-Ayala) by voice vote
2020-01-13HouseAssigned P & E sub: Elections
2019-12-26HouseReferred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
2019-12-26HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104016D

Same As/Similar To

HB201 (Similar To) 2020-04-11 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1153)

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
242420.2(n/a)See Bill Text
242700(n/a)See Bill Text
242701(n/a)See Bill Text
242701.1(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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