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HB 111

Voter registration; cancellation of registration, sources of data.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Laufer and 1 co-sponsor

Virginia expands voter registration cancellation authorities by allowing elections officials to use additional data sources for identifying ineligible registrants.

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB111)
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Bill Summary · HB 111

Legislative bill overview

HB 111 modifies Virginia's voter registration cancellation procedures and expands the data sources that election officials can use to identify voters who may be ineligible to remain registered. The bill passed the House with a 61-35 vote after a committee substitute was adopted, indicating the original language was revised during the legislative process.

Why is this important

Voter registration accuracy directly affects election integrity and voter access. Changes to cancellation procedures and data sources can influence how many voters are removed from rolls, potentially affecting both disenfranchisement rates and election administration costs. The fiscal impact statement suggests measurable budgetary consequences for Virginia's election system.

Potential points of contention

  • Data source expansion scope: Opponents may worry that broadened data sources could lead to erroneous removals of eligible voters, while supporters argue it improves accuracy by catching duplicates and ineligible registrants
  • Due process protections: Questions about whether voters receive adequate notice and opportunity to challenge cancellations before removal, particularly for those using new data sources
  • Implementation burden: Election officials may face increased administrative costs and complexity in verifying information from multiple new data sources, affecting smaller jurisdictions disproportionately

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

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