Virginia - Session 2026
Title: Election results; counting machine-readable ballots, processing absentee ballots.
Election results; counting machine-readable ballots. Requires ballot scanner machines to be used to count machine-readable ballots and prohibits such ballots from being counted by hand for any reason or purpose not specifically authorized for by law. 'Ballot scanner machine' and 'machine-readable ballot' are defined terms under current law.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-14 | Status | enrolled |
| 2026-03-14 | Latest Action | Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SB 494 | Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards. | enrolled |
| HB 1263 | Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc. | enrolled |
| HB 318 | Virginia Parole Board; powers and duties, juvenile offenders, parole procedures and considerations. | enrolled |
| HB 1385 | Higher educational institutions, public; membership of governing boards. | enrolled |
| HB 1444 | Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank; created, report, membership. | enrolled |
| HB 286 | Virginia National Guard; reports to General Assembly, state militias, etc. | enrolled |
| HB 306 | Wills and estates; claims to exempt property and allowances. | enrolled |
| HB 316 | Virginia Stock Corporation Act; changes to Act. | enrolled |