Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 298: Absentee voting in person; available beginning on tenth day prior to election, hours of operation.

In committee Last action January 20, 2026: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)

Plain-language summary

SB 298 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Absentee voting in person; available beginning on tenth day prior to election, hours of operation. Primary sponsor: Mark Peake (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Peake (Republican).