Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SJ 27
Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, United States citizenship (first reference).
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Luther Cifers, III (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Wren M. Williams (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; United States citizenship. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia to clarify that a person who has not obtained United States citizenship either at birth or through naturalization is not qualified to vote.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 Senate | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N) - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and laid on Clerk's desk; Offered 01-14-2026 26100911D