Legislation - SB0255

Title: Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations
Sponsored by: Senator Sydnor
Status: In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Analysis

Synopsis

Prohibiting the imposition or application of a method for electing the governing body of a county or municipal corporation that impairs the ability of members of a protected class to elect candidates of the members' choice or influence the outcome of an election by diluting or abridging the rights of voters who are members of a protected class.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Emergency Bill

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): Upon Enactment

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/16/2026 Legislative Date 1/16/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	1/16/2026	1/16/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations

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