HJ 45 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.

Summary
Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; 16-year-olds permitted to vote. Provides that, notwithstanding the requirement that a voter shall be 18 years of age, any person who is 16 years of age or older and is otherwise qualified to vote shall be permitted to register to vote and to vote in local elections.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Assigned HPE sub: Voting Rights
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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Jackie Glass
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