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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1528: General Assembly; special election to fill certain vacancies, deadline for parties to nominate.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1528 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: General Assembly; special election to fill certain vacancies, deadline for parties to nominate. Primary sponsor: Garrett McGuire (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0477).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Special election to fill certain vacancies in the General Assembly; deadline for parties to nominate. Requires parties to nominate candidates for any special election to fill a vacancy in the General Assembly occurring between December 10 and March 1 within seven days of any writ of election or order calling such special election.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Garrett McGuirePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse17

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0477)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 477 (effective 7/1/2026)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
  5. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1528)
  6. Signed by President
  7. Signed by Speaker
  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1528ER)
  9. Enrolled
  10. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
  11. Read third time
  12. Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

Showing 12 most recent of 26 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source