HB1069Introduced in the House of Delegates
Election Law - Absentee Ballots - State and Federal Requirements
Introduced by Kris Fair, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the State Board of Elections and each local board of elections to refer to absentee ballots that are delivered to a voter by the Internet as "print-at-home ballots" in all communications with voters and the general public; providing that absentee ballots are considered timely and may be counted under certain circumstances; prohibiting absentee ballots that are not timely from being counted; and establishing requirements regarding absentee ballots that apply if federal law or a federal court set certain timeliness requirements.
Where it stands
Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
97
Yes
38
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable with Amendments {313629/1 Adopted
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Rose) Adopted
Floor Amendment {403525/1 (Delegate Rose) Rejected (37-95)
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (97-38)
Referred Rules
Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
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