Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 544: Voter identification; identification containing a photograph 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 544 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Voter identification; identification containing a photograph 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; voter identification; identification containing a photograph required. Requires presentation of a form of identification containing a photograph in order to vote. The bill repeals the provisions of law permitting a voter who does not have one of the required forms of identification to vote after signing a statement, subject to felony penalties for false statements, that he is the named registered voter he claims to be. Instead, the bill provides that such voter is entitled to cast a provisional ballot.
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)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100908D