Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1751: Elections; general provisions; loudspeakers prohibited at polls and certain other locations; penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1751 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; general provisions; loudspeakers prohibited at polls and certain other locations; penalty. Primary sponsor: N. Baxter Ennis. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in Privileges and Elections.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elections; general provisions; loudspeakers prohibited at polls and certain other locations; penalty. Extends the prohibition on loudspeakers at the polls on election day to the office of the general registrar, a central absentee voter precinct, or a voter satellite office on election day and during hours when such facilities are open for the purpose of casting absentee ballots.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Baxter Ennis | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Privileges and Elections
- Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 5-N)
- Assigned PE sub: Election Administration
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1751)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101528D