Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 46: Absentee voting in person; available beginning 15 days prior to any election.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 46 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Absentee voting in person; available beginning 15 days prior to any election. Primary sponsor: Christie Craig (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.
Absentee voting in person; available beginning 15 days prior to election. Limits the availability of absentee voting in person to beginning 15 days prior to any election. Under current law, absentee voting in person is available beginning 45 days prior to any election.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Craig | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“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)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB46)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100809D