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HB 932

General Assembly; recodification of Title 30, effective clause for certain enactments.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marcus Simon

Virginia bill recodifies election law (Title 30) with a delayed effective date to allow transition time for officials and stakeholders to adapt to restructured statutory citations.

Assigned Chapter 972(Effective 7/1/2026)
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Bill Summary · HB 932

Legislative bill overview

HB 932 proposes to recodify Title 30 of the Virginia Code (which governs elections) and delay the effective date of this reorganization. Recodification means restructuring and renumbering existing laws without substantive changes to their content. The bill has already advanced through subcommittee review with favorable recommendation.

Why is this important

Recodifying election law provides an opportunity to modernize outdated statutory language, improve organizational clarity, and make the code more accessible to election officials, voters, and the public. However, delayed implementation timelines can affect when stakeholders must comply with new statutory citations and when confusion between old and new code references might occur.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Election officials and staff may need training on new code citations, and there could be transition costs or temporary confusion during the switchover period
  • Scope of changes: While recodification typically involves no substantive changes, there's potential for unintended consequences if the reorganization inadvertently alters legal meanings or removes provisions
  • Delay justification: The rationale for postponing the effective date isn't specified in available materials—this could reflect either prudent planning or unnecessary obstruction depending on the length and reasoning

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

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