VA HJR45 | 2026 | Regular Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-01-30 - Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; 16-year-olds permitted to vote. Provides that, notwithstanding the requirement that a voter shall be 18 years of age, any person who is 16 years of age or older and is otherwise qualified to vote shall be permitted to register to vote and to vote in local elections.

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Title

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

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History

DateChamberAction
2026-01-30HouseContinued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
2026-01-28HouseSubcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
2026-01-26HouseAssigned HPE sub: Voting Rights
2026-01-14HouseReferred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
2026-01-14HousePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103350D

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