Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1953: Elections; prohibited area within 10 feet of the curbside voting area.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1953 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; prohibited area within 10 feet of the curbside voting area. Primary sponsor: Otto Wachsmann (Republican). 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; prohibited area; within 10 feet of the curbside voting area. Adds the 10 feet beyond any area designated for voting outside the polling place to the prohibited area where campaigning and certain other activities are unlawful during elections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Wachsmann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
“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 recommends passing by indefinitely (6-Y 2-N)
- Assigned PE sub: Election Administration
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1953)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102283D