SB46Introduced in the Senate
Absentee voting in person; available beginning 15 days prior to any election.
Introduced by Christie New Craig, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Absentee voting in person; available beginning 15 days prior to election. Limits the availability of absentee voting in person to beginning 15 days prior to any election. Under current law, absentee voting in person is available beginning 45 days prior to any election.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)
January 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N) · January 20, 2026
8
Yes
7
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | No |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | No |
| Luther Cifers | 10 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Emily Brewer | 17 | No |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | No |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Danny Diggs | 24 | No |
| Tara Durant | 27 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100809D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB46)
Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)
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