Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1442: Polling places; prohibited activities, acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1442 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Polling places; prohibited activities, acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws. Primary sponsor: Alfonso Lopez (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elections; polling places; prohibited activities; acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws. Prohibits any person from performing any act for the purpose or in furtherance of enforcement of federal immigration laws within 40 feet of any building, or part thereof, used as (i) a polling place, (ii) a meeting place for the local electoral board while the electoral board meets to ascertain the results of an election, or (iii) the place for a recount.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Laura Jane Cohen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Michael Feggans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| J.J. Singh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #3
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Presented and ordered printed 26105682D