Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJ 45
Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jackie H. Glass (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 30, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Assigned HPE sub: Voting Rights - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103350D