SB533Introduced in the Senate
Elections; absentee voting in person, uniform availability.
Introduced by David Suetterlein, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Elections; absentee voting in person; uniform availability. Requires absentee voting in person to be available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during early voting, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the first and second Saturday immediately preceding all elections, and between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the second Sunday immediately preceding all elections. Under current law, local electoral boards have some discretion to decide certain hours and days when absentee voting in person is available.
Where it stands
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB533)
January 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Continued to next session 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?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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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 26104377D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB533)
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