Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 54: Candidate for office; candidate residence address not required on petition prior to it being filed.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 54 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on November 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Candidate for office; candidate residence address not required on petition prior to it being filed. Primary sponsor: Danny Diggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (SB632-Aird) (14-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elections; candidates for office; petitions; candidates residence address not required. Prohibits the State Board of Elections from approving a standard for petitions that requires a candidate for office to provide his residence address on the petition prior to it being filed.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Diggs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (SB632-Aird) (14-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB54)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100486D