Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 298: Absentee voting in person; available beginning on tenth day prior to election, hours of operation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 298 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Absentee voting in person; available beginning on tenth day prior to election, hours of operation. Primary sponsor: Mark Peake (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N).
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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 in person; available beginning on the tenth day prior to election; hours of operation. Limits absentee voting in person to the 10 days immediately preceding an election. During this period, the bill requires that absentee voting in person be available Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Peake | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101886D