Legislation - HB1069

Title: Election Law - Canvassing of Absentee Ballots - Preemption by Federal Judicial Action
Sponsored by: Delegate Fair
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Requiring the State Administrator of Elections to establish a uniform tabulation policy for absentee ballots with federal contests only if there is an occurrence of federal judicial action regarding the timely receipt of certain absentee ballots that preempts a certain State law and regulation; and requiring the State Administrator to provide certain additional notice to voters regarding absentee ballots under certain circumstances using certain methods.

Committees

Original:: Government, Labor, and Elections Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Emergency Bill

Cross-filed with: SB0949

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): Upon Enactment

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/10/2026 Action First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Election Law - Canvassing of Absentee Ballots - Preemption by Federal Judicial Action Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/11/2026 Legislative Date 2/11/2026 Action Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/10/2026	2/10/2026	First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
			Text - First - Election Law - Canvassing of Absentee Ballots - Preemption by Federal Judicial Action
House	2/11/2026	2/11/2026	Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

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