Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2402: Elections; affirmation statement in lieu of identification, additional information required.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2402 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; affirmation statement in lieu of identification, additional information required. Primary sponsor: Delores Oates (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; conduct of election; affirmation statement in lieu of identification; additional information required. Requires a person voting absentee in person or at the polls on election day who signs a statement in lieu of providing a valid form of identification to also provide his full name, year of birth, and the last four digits of his social security number, if any. The form containing the statement and voter information is required to be retained as election materials.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delores Oates | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“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 (4-Y 4-N)
- Assigned PE sub: Election Administration
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2402)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103687D