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HB 1348

Campaign finance; large pre-election contributions report, election day reporting requirement.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Holly Seibold

Virginia bill accelerates campaign finance disclosure by requiring reports of large pre-election contributions on election day to increase voter transparency.

Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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Bill Summary · HB 1348

Legislative bill overview

HB 1348 requires campaigns to report large contributions received in the period immediately before an election, with specific reporting deadlines on election day itself. The bill aims to increase transparency around pre-election fundraising by accelerating disclosure timelines for significant donations made close to voting.

Why is this important

Voters currently may not know about major campaign contributions until well after Election Day when standard reports are filed. Requiring real-time or same-day disclosure of large pre-election donations could inform voters about last-minute funding sources before they cast ballots, affecting their decision-making based on who is financing campaigns.

Potential points of contention

  • Operational burden: Election officials and campaigns would need to process and report contributions on election day itself, potentially straining administrative capacity during the busiest day of the electoral cycle
  • Defining "large" contributions: The bill's effectiveness depends on the threshold amount selected; too high and most donations escape scrutiny, too low and it creates excessive reporting requirements
  • Free speech vs. transparency: Some argue expedited disclosure requirements could discourage last-minute grassroots donations, while others see it as essential democratic accountability without restricting contributions themselves

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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