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HB462Introduced in the House of Delegates

Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity

IntroducedHouse Government, Labor, and Elections

Introduced by Bob Long, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring an election judge to establish a voter's identity by requiring the voter to present a valid government-issued photo identification or a valid non-government-issued photo identification, and a current bill, statement, or check that states the voter's name and address as proof of identity; requiring a voter to vote a provisional ballot if the voter is unable to provide certain proof of identity; and prohibiting a person from knowingly and willfully voting or attempting to vote under a false form of identification.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

February 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

  2. Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Hearing canceled

  4. Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

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