HB 1419 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Statewide referendum ballot questions; fairness and transparency requirement, readability standards.

Summary

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 24.2 a chapter numbered 6.1, consisting of sections numbered 24.2-684.1 through 24.2-684.17, relating to statewide referendum ballot questions; fairness and transparency requirements; Ballot question fairness Commission; readability standards; language accessibility; public comment; judicial review.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2026

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Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026

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Committee

Feb 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Left in Committee Privileges and Elections

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)

lower

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Introduced

Presented and ordered printed 26106021D

lower

1 primary · 26 co-sponsors