Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 58: Elections; deadline for receipt of absentee ballots and certain other information, etc.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 58 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; deadline for receipt of absentee ballots and certain other information, etc. Primary sponsor: Barbara Favola (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0062).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elections; deadline for receipt of absentee ballots and certain other information; 5:00 p.m. on the third day after the election. Moves the deadline for receipt of an absentee ballot, information required to cure an absentee ballot, or proof of identification to accompany a provisional ballot provided for lack of identification from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the third day after the election. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to HB 82.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Favola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0062)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 62 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 62 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB58)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB58ER)
- Enrolled
- House amendment agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
- Passed House with amendment (64-Y 34-N 0-A)
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