SB 34: Incapacitated persons; finding of lack of capacity to understand act of voting.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Incapacitated persons; finding of lack of capacity to understand act of voting. Provides that a finding that a person is incapacitated in a proceeding for guardianship or conservatorship shall not be synonymous with a finding that such person lacks the capacity to understand the act of voting and therefore is not qualified to vote in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of Virginia. The bill provides that no person shall be deemed disqualified to vote due to a lack of capacity for the purposes of the Constitution of Virginia unless a court makes a specific finding by clear and convincing evidence that such person lacks the capacity to understand the act of voting. This bill is identical to HB 1014.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 8, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0443)
2. April 8, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 443 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
5. March 12, 2026Signed by President
6. March 12, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 12, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB34)
8. March 12, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB34ER)
9. March 12, 2026Enrolled
10. March 6, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB34)
11. March 6, 2026House substitute agreed to by Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A)
12. March 4, 2026Passed House with substitute (65-Y 34-N 0-A)

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