HB5226Introduced in the House of Delegates
Providing that in no case shall a filing fee paid be returned to the candidate
Introduced by Joe Funkhouser, District 98
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to provide that a candidate's filing fee is not refundable, even if the candidate withdraws from the race or does not make it onto the ballot.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
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