Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 988: Elections; prohibited area, within 40 feet of the curbside voting area.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 988 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; prohibited area, within 40 feet of the curbside voting area. Primary sponsor: Angelia Graves (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 8-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elections; general provisions; prohibited area; within 40 feet of the curbside voting area. Adds the 40 feet beyond any area designated for voting outside the polling place to the prohibited area where campaigning and certain other activities are unlawful during elections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelia Graves | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to report (defeated) in Privileges and Elections (7-Y 8-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB988)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101922D