Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Constitutional Amendment
SJ 27: Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, United States citizenship (first reference).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SJ 27 is a constitutional amendment introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, United States citizenship (first reference). 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.
Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; United States citizenship. Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia to clarify that a person who has not obtained United States citizenship either at birth or through naturalization is not qualified to vote.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Cifers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Wren Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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 laid on Clerk's desk; Offered 01-14-2026 26100911D