HB1265Introduced in the House of Delegates
Election Law - Candidate Truthfulness - Oath
Introduced by Susan McComas, District 34
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring a candidate to submit a certain oath or statement with the candidate's certificate of candidacy relating to the candidate's truthfulness regarding certain information while campaigning for office; and subjecting a candidate who attests to the oath to certain sanctions for a violation of the oath.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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