Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 526: Elections; affirmation statement in lieu of identification, additional information required.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 526 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; affirmation statement in lieu of identification, additional information required. Primary sponsor: Luther Cifers (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elections; conduct of election; affirmation statement in lieu of identification; additional information required. Requires a person voting absentee in person or at the polls on election day who signs a statement in lieu of providing a valid form of identification to also provide his full name, year of birth, and the last four digits of his social security number, if any. The form containing the statement and voter information is required to be retained as election materials.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Cifers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Tammy Mulchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“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 6-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB526)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103798D