Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 298
Absentee voting in person; available beginning on tenth day prior to election, hours of operation.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Mark J. Peake (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Elections; absentee voting in person; available beginning on the tenth day prior to election; hours of operation. Limits absentee voting in person to the 10 days immediately preceding an election. During this period, the bill requires that absentee voting in person be available Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 Senate | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N) - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101886D