(HB111) GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION 1.
HB111
Voter Registration Protection Act
In one sentence
This act changes how voter registrations can be canceled by requiring that cancellations must come from specific sources like the Department of Elections or approved state agencies.
What it does
- Requires general registrars to only cancel a voter's registration if it comes from the Department of Elections, an approved state agency, or directly from the voter.
- Does not allow general registrars to cancel registrations based on data from other sources unless there is a written request from the voter or proof of death.
Who it affects
- Voters in Virginia
- General registrars responsible for managing voter rolls
Limits and unknowns
- The bill was vetoed by the Governor due to concerns about potential unintended consequences and administrative burdens.
- It is unclear if or when this legislation will be reconsidered in future sessions of the Virginia Legislature.
Plain language
Terms to know
- general registrar
- The official who manages the voter registration process and maintains voter records.
- Department of Elections
- A state agency responsible for overseeing elections, including managing voter registrations.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Voter registration; cancellation of registration, sources of data. Requires that, except on the basis of (i) a written request from the voter to have his registration cancelled or (ii) a certified or authenticated copy of a death certificate purporting to be issued by a governmental official or agency, the general registrar may not cancel the registration of any voter based on data or reports provided to him by any source other than the Department of Elections or a state agency approved to provide such data or reports by the State Board of Elections. The bill also reinstates a provision prohibiting the general registrar from cancelling the registration of (a) certain members of the uniformed service of the United States who are on active duty, (b) certain persons who reside temporarily outside of the United States, or (c) any spouse or dependent residing with such persons.
Official activity
Bill history
- Vetoed by GovernorGovernor
- Vetoed by GovernorGovernor
- Communicated to GovernorHouse
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 23, 2026Governor
- Passed by for the dayHouse
- Passed by for the dayHouse
- Governor's recommendation received by HouseGovernor
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026House
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026Governor
- Signed by SpeakerHouse
- Signed by PresidentSenate
- EnrolledHouse
- EnrolledHouse
- EnrolledHouse
- EnrolledHouse
- EnrolledHouse
- EnrolledHouse
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB111)House
- Read third timeSenate
- Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)Senate
Changes
Amendments
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