Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 438: Absentee voting in person; available the second and third Sunday before all elections.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 438 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Absentee voting in person; available the second and third Sunday before all elections. Primary sponsor: Lamont Bagby (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 945 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Absentee voting in person; available the second and third Sunday before all elections. Requires absentee voting in person to be made available for a minimum of five hours between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the second and third Sunday immediately preceding all elections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont Bagby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lashrecse Aird | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Jennifer Carroll Foy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Michael J. Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mamie Locke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Louise Lucas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Aaron Rouse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 945 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB438)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB438ER)
- Enrolled
- House amendment agreed to by Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Passed House with amendment (62-Y 35-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House as amended
- Delegate Price Floor amendment agreed to
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