HB212
Election offenses; intimidation and threats toward election officials, penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 2-N)
Chief Patron:
Debra Gardner (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Elections; election offenses; intimidation and threats toward election officials; penalty.
Removes the requirement that a person willfully hinder or prevent an election official from administering elections in order to be found guilty of intimidation and threats toward such official, which is a Class 5 felony under current law.-
Bill History
- 01/07/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104241D
- 01/07/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/08/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/8/2026 5:12 pm)
- 01/21/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB212)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HPE sub: Campaigns and Candidates
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 2-N)
