States / Virginia / HB 639

HB 639 Passed

Elections; administration, acceptance of certain gifts and funding, approval required.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Elections; administration; acceptance of certain gifts and funding; approval required. Removes the prohibition on accepting property and services provided by a private individual or nongovernmental entity for the purpose of funding voter education and outreach programs, voter registration programs, or any other expense incurred in the conduct of elections. Conditions the acceptance of money or grants of greater than $1,000 given by a private individual or nongovernmental entity for the purpose of funding voter education and outreach programs, voter registration programs, or any other expense incurred in the conduct of elections on approval of such funding by a two-thirds majority vote of all members of the State Board of Elections or the local governing body.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Last action
Apr 11, 2026 — Governor's recommendation received by House
Session
2026
Momentum
72 · High