Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2478: Elections; absentee voting; drop-off locations for return of absentee ballots.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2478 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; absentee voting; drop-off locations for return of absentee ballots. Primary sponsor: Eric Zehr (Republican). It lists 30 additional sponsors. 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; absentee voting; drop-off locations for return of absentee ballots; 24-hour video surveillance requirement. Requires 24-hour video surveillance of all absentee ballot drop-off locations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Zehr | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Jonathan "Jed" Arnold | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Terry Austin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Jason Ballard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Will Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| N. Baxter Ennis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Buddy Fowler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Nicholas J. Freitas | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Garrett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| C. Todd Gilbert | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| W. Chad Green | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Griffin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Geary Higgins | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mark L. Earley, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Terry Kilgore | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Paul V. Milde | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Israel O'Quinn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Delores Oates | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Chris Obenshain | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Owen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Runion | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Phil Scott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Robert D. Orrock, Sr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Otto Wachsmann | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Wendell Walker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Mike Webert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Bill Wiley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Wren Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Tony Wilt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Tommy Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
“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 (2-Y 6-N)
- Assigned PE sub: Election Administration
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2478)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102500D