SB58Introduced in the Senate
Elections; deadline for receipt of absentee ballots and certain other information, etc.
Introduced by Barbara Favola, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Elections; deadline for receipt of absentee ballots and certain other information; 5:00 p.m. on the third day after the election. Moves the deadline for receipt of an absentee ballot, information required to cure an absentee ballot, or proof of identification to accompany a provisional ballot provided for lack of identification from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the third day after the election. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to HB 82.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0062)
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: House amendment agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) · February 27, 2026
21
Yes
18
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | No |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Chris Head | 3 | No |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | No |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100161D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB58)
Reported from Privileges and Elections (9-Y 5-N)
Read first time
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 16-N 0-A)
Passed Senate
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (14-Y 7-N)
Read second time
Floor offered Delegate Price Amendment
Read third time
Delegate Price Floor amendment agreed to
Engrossed by House as amended
Passed House with amendment (64-Y 34-N 0-A)
House amendment agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB58ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB58)
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 62 (Effective 1/1/2027)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0062)
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