SJ27
Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, United States citizenship (first reference).
Status:
Killed
Latest Action:
Jan. 27, 2026
Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
Chief Patron:
Luther Henry Cifers, III (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; United States citizenship.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia to clarify that a person who has not obtained United States citizenship either at birth or through naturalization is not qualified to vote.-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and laid on Clerk's desk; Offered 01-14-2026 26100911D
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/27/2026 - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
