Signed by Governor Ralph Northam

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that authorizes absentee voting without needing an excuse.

Highlights:

• Authorizes any registered voter to cast a vote by absentee ballot in any election in which they are qualified to vote (Sec. 1).

• Requires the general registrar to make printed ballots available for absentee voting no later than 45 days prior to any election or within 3 business days of the receipt of a properly completed absentee ballot application, whichever is later (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes absentee voting without needing an excuse.

Highlights:

• Authorizes any registered voter to cast a vote by absentee ballot in any election in which they are qualified to vote (Sec. 1).

• Requires the general registrar to make printed ballots available for absentee voting no later than 45 days prior to any election or within 3 business days of the receipt of a properly completed absentee ballot application, whichever is later (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text