HB5228Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to clarifying the definition of electioneering
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 clarify the definition of electioneering; describe certain prohibited electioneering information or activity; exempt from the definition of "electioneering" certain activity and materials; permit certain persons to enforce election laws and maintain law and order inside the prohibited zone; and permit certain persons to seek assistance from law-enforcement officer.
Where it stands
To Judiciary
February 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 151) · February 20, 2026
80
Yes
13
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
100 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Absent |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | No |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Legal Services
Markup Discussion
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 151)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
To Judiciary
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