Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 78: Elections administration; duties of local electoral boards, certification of election, etc.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 78 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections administration; duties of local electoral boards, certification of election, etc. Primary sponsor: Cia Price (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0060).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elections administration; duties of local electoral boards; certification of election; grounds for removal; civil penalty. Provides that the certification of the results of an election is a clear ministerial duty of the local electoral boards and that a member of the local electoral board who neglects or refuses to perform such duty in accordance with law shall be subject to removal proceedings by the State Board of Elections and assessed a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000. The bill also authorizes the State Board of Elections to intervene and carry out the duties related to election certification in the event a local electoral board fails or refuses to do so.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cia Price | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Lashrecse Aird | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Debra Gardner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Jackie Glass | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Mamie Locke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0060)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 60 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB78)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB78ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A)
- Passed by for the day
- Read third time
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