HJR45Introduced in the House of Delegates
Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.
Introduced by Jackie Glass, District 93
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; 16-year-olds permitted to vote. Provides that, notwithstanding the requirement that a voter shall be 18 years of age, any person who is 16 years of age or older and is otherwise qualified to vote shall be permitted to register to vote and to vote in local elections.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
January 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103350D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Assigned HPE sub: Voting Rights
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote)
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