Voting equipment; wireless communications at polling places, exceptions. (SB52)

Introduced By

Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-Arlington) with support from co-patron Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Elections; voting equipment; wireless communications at polling places. Provides exceptions to the prohibition on wireless communications to or from voting devices at the polls on election day. First, wireless communications to transmit results from voting equipment by modem to the electoral board after the polls close is permitted. Second, electronic pollbooks may be used. Amends § 24.2-625.2 (“Wireless communications at polling places.”)§ 24.2-625.2 (“Wireless communications at polling places.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical duplicates of this one: HB685 and HB801.