Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Constitutional Amendment
HJ 45: Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 45 is a constitutional amendment introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote. Primary sponsor: Jackie Glass (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; 16-year-olds permitted to vote. Provides that, notwithstanding the requirement that a voter shall be 18 years of age, any person who is 16 years of age or older and is otherwise qualified to vote shall be permitted to register to vote and to vote in local elections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Glass | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HPE sub: Voting Rights
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103350D