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VA HB 1442

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Polling places; prohibited activities, acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did VA HB 1442 pass?

The current status of VA HB 1442 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-06): Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

What is VA HB 1442 about?

Elections; polling places; prohibited activities; acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws. Prohibits any person from performing any act for the purpose or in furtherance of enforcement of federal immigration laws within 40 feet of any building, or part thereof, used as (i) a polling place, (ii) a meeting place for the local electoral board while the electoral board meets to ascertain the results of an election, or (iii) the place for a recount.

Who sponsors VA HB 1442?

Alfonso H. Lopez is the primary sponsor of VA HB 1442, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

Elections; polling places; prohibited activities; acts in furtherance of federal immigration laws. Prohibits any person from performing any act for the purpose or in furtherance of enforcement of federal immigration laws within 40 feet of any building, or part thereof, used as (i) a polling place, (ii) a meeting place for the local electoral board while the electoral board meets to ascertain the results of an election, or (iii) the place for a recount.

Introduced
2026-01-22
Latest action
2026-02-06 — Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Alfonso H. Lopezprimary
  • Michael B. Fegganscosponsor
  • Rae Cousinscosponsor
  • JJ Singhcosponsor
  • Nadarius E. Clarkcosponsor
  • Bonita G. Anthonycosponsor
  • Laura Jane Cohencosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-22

    Presented and ordered printed 26105682D

    introduction

  2. 2026-01-22

    Referred to Committee on Public Safety

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-01-28

    Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #3

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-06

    Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

  5. 2026-02-06

    Incorporated by Public Safety (HB650-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1442

Attribution

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